Day 2 of Branson

We got up a bit earlier Saturday morning to start our Silver Dollar City aka. Steal Your Dollar City adventure. 

We had breakfast at one of our favorite diners.  It is a cheap, fast place to eat with good food, but we are rarely phased by the old country singer that does live entertaining during the meal.  The kids, however, thought that was pretty cool. 

After breakfast, we took our bumper to bumper hour long drive to SDC.  The weather was hot and the park was full.  What can I really say about it? 

Every line was at least a full, sweaty hour for rides.  The kids hit the first water ride we found.  I got some great pictures I will post later. 

Our next stop was the Fabulous Willendas.  We didn't have to wait in a line, but we ended up on the front row.  That was quite an exciting hour.  We were close enough to see them sweat and their nervous muscle twitches.  They do an excellent show. 

We had our over priced lunch before heading to the next water ride.  Kent and I took turns going on the rides with the kids.  Lucky me, I got the water rides.  Kent got the roller coaster, spinning and rocking rides.  I think taking turns gave Kent and I just enough rest to be able to keep going through 105 degree heat.

We caught the Gazillion Bubbles show in the later afternoon.  I didn't think I could be that entertained by bubbles, but it was surprisingly fun.

At 9:30 that night, we finally decided to call it quits.  I think the kids could have kept going, but we were done. 

Back at the condo, I did laundry, packed, more laundry and cleaned as the kids watched tv for another several hours. 

It was Saturday night that I realized I hadn't had one full conversation with my husband for two days.  I also began to have a new respect for parents.  I don't know how they do it.  I suppose they probably grow into a bit while I got an 11 and 12 year old without any prep work.

By Saturday night, I was exhausted to tears.  I hadn't and didn't sleep that great in Branson and looked forward to my own bed. 

I knew it was all a success when I asked the kids their favorite part and they both responded, "All of it."

Again...so worth it!