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The rainbow at the end of the bad day… WW w/LINKY

by Lily @militaryfamof8

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Welcome to another Wordless or NOT so Wordless Wednesday!!!
Thank you for stopping by, I DO appreciate you!

If you have been following me lately, you have read about what has been happening in my personal life lately, and it has been no field trip at all 😉
So this Friday I was having a bad day, I was in physical pain from the Fibro and R.A., I had been dealing with kids being sick in the two week period; to top it off my 13 y.o Daughter sprained her neck during baskeball practice and was on “forced rest”…
I was feeling it big time.
I thought for a few minutes what a bad Mom I would be if I took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese for a much needed break…
keep in mind that it was 9:30 p.m.
I decided that the kids and I NEEDED a break, right then and there!

So I told them to grab coats and out we went (C.E.C. closes at 11p.m).  They each had $3 to spend on their tokens, and I knew that Chucky does his Chucky shuffle at 10:00 p.m, and last one at 10:30p.m.  As we got there the shuffle was being announced and Ant (7 y.o) asks:
“Mommy, do you want us to go dance so you can join?”
Me: “yes hunny, I would love it!”
So my two boys (7 & 9 y.o) went to follow Chucky.
As soon as the boys started laughing and getting in line, I forgot about ALL of my problems!
For the rest of the night that we were there, I felt so refueled by watching the kids enjoy themselves.
It’s amazing to see and feel what a child’s laughter does to your soul!
Here’s a small video of them doing the Cupid Chucky Shuffle 😉
Thank you for joining us for another Wordless or NOT so Wordless Wednesday,
share your links and I will be sure to visit!

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  1. Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:28 am

    You and the kids defintely needed that and there is no shame at all! I mean, think about it, Chuck E. Cheese is open until 11, so other parents must be in the same boat! Hoping things turn around soon for you and keep smiling!!!

  2. Ruby says

    March 19, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Glad the outing helped you guys that night. Remember your kids are happy and healthy and it’s ok for mom to need a break. The remember how you make them feel not what u do or what they don’t have. They felt love and happiness being somewhere with you watching them You created a wonderful memory! Hang in there mama!

  3. Julie Jones says

    March 20, 2013 at 12:54 am

    I love that Chuck E Cheese is open late. Last time we went it was a Sunday night and I couldn’t believe how busy it was! Hope everyone over there is feeling better!

  4. kewkew says

    March 20, 2013 at 5:18 am

    Great place to have fun and get your mind off of things. We took our daughter there for her 5th birthday and have decided it will be a tradition to take them all their (the younger 3) when they turn 5.

  5. Joyce Lansky says

    March 20, 2013 at 1:50 am

    Oh how I remember the Chucky Cheese days.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/03/wordless-wednesday-sleeping-babies.html

  6. Tammy says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:02 am

    the kids look so happy…awesome!!

    Thanks for dropping by MamaBears!!

  7. Evelyn says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Oh, I’m so glad you were able to get out and get feeling better! We all need that. I hope your fibro is not bothering you anymore.

  8. Veronica Lee says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:36 am

    Looks like the kids enjoyed the outing!

    Happy WW!

  9. Mary says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Looks like the kids had fun! Hope you’re doing better!

  10. Christine McN says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:49 am

    Oh, wow! We went to Chuck E. Cheese for the first time last year for my twin nieces’ birthday party. My little one was 3 at the time and was SO excited. When Chuck E. Cheese came out, she was SO scared and hid under the table, crying!!! Totally not what we expected! LOL!

  11. Mystery Case says

    March 20, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Great photos, looking forward to linking up again next week.

  12. Andreea B says

    March 20, 2013 at 5:28 am

    A song for the kids you can find here :). http://aradeanca.com/fly-away-with-me-wordless-wednesday/

    And a picture of coures, cause is WW. Fly away with me.

  13. stevebethere says

    March 20, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Fun had by all 🙂

    Have a funtabulous week 🙂

  14. BusyWorkingMama says

    March 20, 2013 at 11:08 am

    It is amazing what a child’s laughter can do for the soul!

  15. Paula Miller says

    March 20, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Looks like you made a good decision 🙂
    Hope your feeling better 🙂

  16. Karren Haller says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Happy WW, I wanted to stop by to Thank you for stopping by Oh! My Heartsie Reviews to link your blog. Wishing you happy WW.
    Karren

  17. Michelle says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    sometimes you’ve just got to do stuff like that! We went bowling last week for the same reason.

  18. Theresa says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    CEC is not only a place where a kid can be a kid, it’s a place where adults can let loose and forget about their cares for a bit too. Glad you had fun!

  19. posh says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Looks like a fun time for the kids!

  20. Judy Haughton-James says

    March 20, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I am glad the day ended well with your children having fun and you feeling much better. Thanks for hosting and Happy WW!

  21. Kristin Aquariann says

    March 20, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    You definitely deserved a fun time! Great idea.

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: Cool Carousel

  22. Natalie Bell says

    March 20, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Looks like so much fun!

  23. Kristi Maloney says

    March 20, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Oh wow! You are all night owls! lol We used to enjoy Chuck E Cheese when the kids were younger. I hope you guys had a great time!

  24. Christina Morley says

    March 23, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I’ve linked late, but I decided that I might as well since I said I would try to make it this Wed. 🙂
    I hope you continue to get better. I’m glad you guys kicked back a bit and had some good clean fun. We all need that.
    Thanks for leaving a comment on Amanda’s Books and More!

  25. Lily Ashley says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Thank you so much Ruby, thank you for always being here for me 😉 adore you!!!

  26. Amanda says

    April 10, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    loooks fun, glad it helped

  27. Maria Iemma says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Sometimes we just need to go against convention and let go– both adults and kids need a break. Sending you support and hugs.

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