This was until just yesterday I witnessed a rare site...all my kids playing together and GETTING ALONG!! We headed out to the beach for a swim and some fishing. I was actually pretty worried when we left because it was around nap time and really you just never know if things will go good or horribly horribly wrong. Once one starts in on the whining and fighting there is a quick domino effect. Something fun can quickly turn into something we NEVER want to do again.
It was such a gorgeous day; breezy, the sun was out but not hot and humid like it has been. We managed to drive all the way there without anyone falling asleep which is an accomplishment in itself! The kids helped drag the swimming gear, sand toys, fishing gear, and lunch supplies down to the water and then they just started playing. We played with them in and out but we were able to just sit there at the lakes edge and watch while they played TOGETHER!
We took a break for lunch and everyone just seemed happy and content {no fighting}. They ate their sandwiches and just talked! All day they were back and forth on a little round floatie just floating around in the water, but after they were done eating lunch they all floated around together talking and bobbing in the water. It was a priceless site to see!