The Zyriek Zoo: My Big Backyard

We did not go anywhere for spring break this year which has become pretty normal for our family. When I was in public accounting, we were never allowed to take off during busy season which lasted in audit through the end of March. Now at my job at St. Jude, I have had a day or two off but mostly needed to cover the finance department as my boss has been off for the entire week with his kids. Hoping for a chance at a good spring break soon as his kids are both out of high school after this year!

Gary took off Thursday with the girls after they stayed with Mom on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mom read lots of books with Caroline to help her reach her goal of reading 100 books and then she helped Anna complete her 2 TN History projects that were due shortly after Spring Break. Huge help and glad Mom is a retired teacher and loves these kinds of projects! Gary and I got the good weather days of the week as the sun finally came out on Thursday and Friday and it warmed up quite a bit.

Gary spent most of the day outside with the girls after treating them to a yummy breakfast at Brother Juniper's, their traditional day off place to eat with Daddy. They rode bikes, threw the football, kicked the soccer ball around and took long walks at Shelby Farms. They were definitely worn out by the time I got home.

Anna had a friend spend the night Thursday night and all the kids enjoyed making S'mores over our firepit. That was a yummy treat for all. Friday morning we headed out to My Big Backyard to enjoy the warm and beautiful weather. It was a great day and we ended up meeting some of Caroline's buddies there which helped distract her from Anna and her friend Emily.

Wish spring break could have been more of a break for the family, but at least it was a relaxing week, with no homework or deadlines, no stress and it was a good week away from school for the kids!