Great Wolf Lodge 2013

We just got back from our third-annual mini vacation to the Great Wolf Lodge. We needed this. The boys needed the chance to swim and slide and play and get a lot of “track out” energy spent off.

And Wifegrit and I needed some peace and relaxation and alone time, (while the boys played without our complete attention every minute). It was a chance for all of us to spend some time together away from home responsibilities and distractions. We were all able to reconnect a bit as a close family.

Unfortunately, the outdoor temps were lower than the previous years we went there, so the pool water wasn’t quite as comfortable as we, (we = Wifegrit and I), wanted and hoped. So we parents did little swimming and sliding, (although we had to do the Howlin’ Tornado once). The temp didn’t matter at all to the boys.

As this was our third time at the resort, we got a free upgrade for our room. In previous years, (and planned for this year), our room, though very big, was one open area. We had two queen size beds, (plus a pull out sofa that we never pulled out). But our upgraded room actually had a separate “master” bedroom with a [lockable] door. Very nice :-) It was great that Wifegrit and I didn’t have to lay still and quiet after putting the boys to bed at 8:00. Plus, having the extra bedroom meant it was an extra bed, so each boy had his own queen size bed to himself, while we adults got a king size bed.

All in all, this was a very pleasant and relaxing few days out of town. It was good for recharging our physical batteries and rejuvenating our mental stability. Tomorrow the boys go back to school for their last quarter before grading up in the summer. It looks like spring is going to be a good new start for everyone.

Bullgrit