Really enjoying the holidays......

When the holidays started knowing hubby was going to be going away, I was a little nervous...I love my children to bits, but they can be, whats the word im looking for....a handfull...So Ive been trying to find things to do to keep them busy and occupied..The Wii is great for the indoor times and have arranged playdates and picnics at parks for the outdoor time...All this on a budget.. and today was no different..this morning they had some indoor time, then went to the park across the road...I managed to do some cleaning and other household chores while they were occupied...Then i had arranged to take them to a friends house, who has a pool set up.  We had been there the other day also for a visit and swim....Not wanting to show up empty handed I was a little naughty and went to the shops and got a couple of bottles of drink and a bag of chippies for all the kids..Nice to be able to contribute considering the fun afternoon we had, all for $9.00....We had the stuffed potatoes I preped ready last nite, for dinner tonite with spaghetti and shredded chicken on top...Ive pulled out some of the appple bread i baked the other nite and some of the savoury muffins ,,ready for a picnic lunch tomoro...add a couple of choc muffins and that should do nicely,. I keep bottles of water in the fridge ready so thats the drinks taken care of too....Im a little worried, the birthday play day I have organised for my boy is now on a day that is suppose to be thunder storms.....arrrrrrrrrr will post how we get on with that one....