Roe Family Adventures: The Roe Circus

October 9th 2009

The kids could not wait until Friday. It was Matthew's 11 birthday and the kids had planned a
way fun trip to the zoo. It was Matt's idea, since it was his birthday he got to choose. We had planned to go in the morning. I figured it would be way easier to take these three while McKay had school. We have early outs on Friday so we had to be quick. It was parent teacher conference for Hannah and Matthew so that's why we were able to choose something fun to do during the day. If McKay were to come that would mean I would be pushing a stroller and a wheelchair around. we were going to be there a total of 3 hours- so I knew we had to be quick on our feet. I know the kids would have helped out...they always do- but we are talking about my emotional well being!... honest truth... I would have been a mess- so thank you again to McKay's wonderful school teachers that take care of him so much so that I can enjoy a 3 hour trip to the zoo. They have no clue what it means for me. I don't know what I would do without their help.

So we woke up spent the morning at the zoo, drove to Syracuse rec center for Matthew's Basketball practice and then drove home to the bus pulling up in front of our house to drop off little McKay- arriving just in time. I wanted to suprise Matt and take his team cupcakes at the end of practice, so as quickly as I could without banging my hands up and pinching my fingers...loaded McKay in the van and headed to syracuse AGAIN. Matt was way excited and of course the boys loved the cupcakes. We came home and shortly after that John got home and we sat down and ate Matt's favorite meal. Strogonoff. He loves that stuff.

After all that you'd think we would head off to bed, but no....we loaded the van back up and headed to the movie theater. We saw Cloudy with the Chance of Meatballs 3D. Tyler was a little handful but I think we survived.

As I'm writing this it's reminding me of our fun, and crazy packed day's we had in Florida for our MAW trip. In John's journal every night we would sit down and record everything we did that day. We are a circus! At least in my little mind we are. I just feel that no matter what we do- it's just a lot of stuff and well.... a lot of work. It rarely goes smooth if you know what I mean. I think when you have little one's that just comes with the territory! we have 4 kids... bags.... McKay's backpack, a stroller with a baby in it, a wheelchair, two diapers that usually need changing, two kids that need naps and usually a kid or two throwing a fit, treats, sippy cups, little toys, and usually a mom and dad trying to figure out what to do next. We are the Roe Circus. So anyway... what I'm saying is this really was a fun day to celebrate Matthew's birthday. We love doing things together and making fun memmories. It may be tons of work but it's so worth it!! I would do anything for these little ones!

Happy birthday Matthew!