We moved into our house a couple of days ago, and although we are still waiting for most of our things, we are so happy to be out of hotels. We spent one month and four days in a total of three different hotels. This was a particular challenge since we had a three year old to occupy in less-than-ideal conditions. Here are some of the things we did to keep Simon entertained.
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In the first hotel we had an oven so we could make his favorite breakfast.
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Special water markers that won't color on anything but the books they came with!
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A visit with friends to Chocolate World in Hershey, PA
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And of course a chocolate milkshake afterwards!
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A visit with some other friends to a really great playground in Havre de Grace, MD
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The Washington Zoo with Grandma, complete with merry-go-round ride
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The post Exchange has some great rides for kids all around the mall area.
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There is a tank museum next to the base hotel. These go boom-boom!
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Lots of playgrounds on the base
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We mailed some of Simon's toys to our new address. This was the first thing he made when he opened his Legos. I'm not really a fan, but we are on an Army base after all!
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No one had a problem being pew pew-ed around here!
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We can no longer hang on to our quarters, they go right into the rides!
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There is a huge water park on base. Simon is once again pew pew-ing, this time with a water cannon.
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Our Nerf gun collection has increased. Thankfully, this time he's shooting a Lego monster instead of mom or dad.
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To avoid being constantly shot at, I invented Nerf Gun Bowling with disposable cups. A big hit!
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This fountain had music playing and the water squirted up in time to the music.
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Another favorite treat: olives. Simon also discovered vending machines and the treats available in them. I was happy to feed him olives to balance out the chocolate chip cookies!
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Did I mention the super great playgrounds yet?
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Simon learned a new skill: dot-to-dots. We also found out just how much a perfectionist he is. One mistake and the paper gets scribbled on and thrown away.
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Simon's first swim lesson! In addition to playgrounds there are multiple pools on base.
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We found a good climbing tree next door to the hotel.
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In our new house! We won't get furniture for a couple of days so we're having picnic meals in the dining room for now.
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