If we’re ever gonna see a rainbow, we have to stand a little rain (or wind)
Posted by Adrenalynn on 2 May 2010
This weekend has been… confusing. We’ve had that spring weather where you look out the window and think it’s going to be sunny and warm, but then you actually step foot outside and it’s terribly cold and windy and you’re incredibly glad you were overprotective smart enough to dress the kids up in four layers and hats. Of course, you’re only wearing jeans and a t-shirt underneath the coat you almost left at home but decided to bring at the last minute just in case, and spend the whole time freezing your hot little behind off and wishing you were at home reading the 375 blog posts in your reader (why, God, why?).
Now, you’d think I’d learn my lesson after spending Saturday holding on to my kids for dear life to suck up all the warmth their little bodies could spare, and dress slightly more appropriately today. But if you did, you would not know me. I was, of course, genuinely surprised when the icy wind slapped me in the face as I opened the car door this afternoon. But I could not turn back; I had promised the kids we’d eat happy meals at the castle today. And we love castles. And McDonald’s. So I endured.
The castle at Gamlehaugen was built around 1900 and houses the Royal family when they visit Bergen. Pretty!
If I hadn’t been so cold this would have been really cute.
After enjoying our nutritious meals we walked around the grounds and tried to get our body temperatures up.
The kids succeeded, I did not. Which is why I’m currently snuggled up on my couch with a hot cup of tea and my favorite blanket, looking at this little beauty:
(Click on the photo for a larger version where you can actually see the rainbow)
I bet you can’t figure out which song title I stole for this post without googling!
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A castle with a McDonalds – that's a boy's dream come true.
My guess: Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf.
Dave
Hi Dave; it really is. As it turns out, it’s mine too. Oh, I love me some Meat Loaf! Cheeky…
We got soaked going out today – kids needed fresh air and I needed a change of scene. Typically 6 year old refused to listen to my clothing suggestions and had a vest top, hoodie & cagoule – she got very wet & very cold… bet she won't listen next time either…
Hi Becky; good on you for taking them out in the rain! I don’t do that often enough… Thank goodness I can pay for the people at day care to do that every day. And of course she won’t listen to you next time!
That's a beautiful rainbow photo.
Shame you were so cold!
Hi Livi; thanks, I did get warmed up pretty quickly though
That looks like a blast in spite of the frigid temps! Guess you don't wanna here about our HOT weather? HA!
Hi Kristin; it really was! I never regret going out in the rain and cold once we’re back home, it’s always worth it! But please, oh please don’t tell me about the hot weather!
Castles!!! Wow! See, another reason for me to visit!!! And there you are (well….I assume you are there….like you say you are….that you didn't just send your kiddos by themselves…) up close and personal with one of these babies!! How cool is that!!!
And…it's time to break out the shorts, Lynn!! It is!!! The wind might become your friend.
Enjoy that blankie. And that view! Okay – how unfair is it that you post all these awesome photos….and make me drool on my keyboard. Now I need a new one!!! Send money please!!! (…or the letters a, s w, and q – they were hardest hit).
Song girl….(okay, raises hand…I cheated) (I googled) Consider us even for the keyboard now. And – I won't share the answer – not one itty bitty bit….
Hi Lance; I have to admit, it’s the only one we have… but it’s still a castle! I keep hearing about this “visit”, but I doubt I’ll believe you until you show up on my doorstep, dancing and wearing crazy pants!
So.. what you’re saying is; fake it ’till you make it? Wear shorts until your body gets so numb it actually feels warm?
Oh, and by the way, I’m used to making people drool, so don’t worry about it!
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