I’m a person who feels most comfortable in the confines of schedules. Occasionally I can be sort of flexible with my scheduling. For example, we usually eat lunch between 12 and 12:30, bedtime is between 8 and 8:30. We go to the library either on Tuesday OR Thursdays. See? SO FLEXIBLE.
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Lisa
June 4, 2009 at 2:11 am
Wow! Your adult time sounds just like mine! Except we fall asleep on the bed watching How It’s Made – and our awkward positions are from accommodating the dog.
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Cathy
June 4, 2009 at 6:37 am
We go to a Wilderness resort up in the Dells every summer with Mike’s family. I love that place! The big slides are awesome – and yes – bring the grandparents so that you guys can try them out!
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Jamie
June 4, 2009 at 6:48 am
I’m impressed that your adult time didn’t involve your laptops! We geek out a lot at night or my husband will watch some obscure show like Ice Road Truckers.
I have heard cool things about this place…yea you for getting a family getaway! We are doing a travel review trip later this month and frankly I think moms and the travel industry are a cool match.
Your kids look so happy…it’s awesome when they’re FINALLY at that age where you’re not schlepping all the baby stuff to the pool.
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Amo
June 4, 2009 at 6:57 am
I never knew that place existed! What an awesome trip.
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Shelly
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June 4, 2009 at 7:24 am
Wow – looks like an amazing time.
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Beth
June 4, 2009 at 7:46 am
We’ve always talked about taking the boys to one of these….that one looks amazing! You have convinced me we def. need to go! Now…..if I could only get someone to pay for it!
Sarah
June 4, 2009 at 7:49 am
We went to a waterpark just like that in southern Ohio a few years ago, when I was pregnant with Eli(We went with my parents and my sister, so there was plenty of help with Addy while I was passed out asleep half the time.) It was really fun, though it seemed like more of a vacation for kids than adults (OBVIOUSLY.) Especially when said kids are so little. So I’d like to go back to one eventually, but I’m still nervous about taking Eli. He’s the same age now as Addy was when we went before, but, um, they’re two very different children. While she was cooperative and content, he is very much acting his age these days and I can only imagine the meltdowns when we had to LEAVE the water activities. His tantrums get to Alert Level Red already just when we’re leaving the YMCA daycare!
mep
June 4, 2009 at 7:50 am
I’ve been wondering about indoor waterparks and whether my kids were too little to enjoy … sounds like we should give it a go!
Glad you enjoyed a schedule-free weekend. Schedules are exhausting sometimes, aren’t they? I have wasted (and continue to do so) so much time and energy worrying about my kids’ naps.
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Tara R.
June 4, 2009 at 7:51 am
That looks like huge fun, something even older teens would enjoy. With the Grans to close, I will be suggesting this as a winter holiday venue.
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amy
Twitter: amy2boys
June 4, 2009 at 10:20 am
I had no idea this place existed, but we’re in TN too and my kids would LOVE this! They are water babies and love to swim. Great review!
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AMomTwoBoys
June 4, 2009 at 10:38 am
OH, FUN. Dammit. We’re going to have to plan a trip back there to visit. :0)
And ANYTIME you need/want to post a review, Hot Mom Reviews is open to you.
xoxo
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Michelle Smiles
June 4, 2009 at 11:12 am
We drove past this place (or one like it) on our trip to the mountains this fall. We said it would be a cool place for people with kids older than ours – looked like lots of fun. Glad you enjoyed!
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Crystal
Twitter: kidthingsnet
June 4, 2009 at 11:21 am
I wish someone would pay ME to go on vacation. That looks awesome!
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Burgh Baby
June 4, 2009 at 11:25 am
Woohoo! That’s so cool that you got to do something fun!
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all things BD
June 4, 2009 at 11:36 am
Wow, that place looks awesome! And good for you for being able to go with the flow. I am MUCH like you are, and I get twitchy when our schedule is compromised.
As the kids have gotten older, I’m getting more relaxed. This week is the last week of school, and hubby has been taking the girls swimming AFTER dinner. The horror!
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Laura
June 4, 2009 at 11:50 am
I went to a conference at Wilderness at the Smokies a couple of months back and it looked like so much fun! I had to leave the kids and hubby at home so we didn’t enjoy the fun stuff, but I think it would be a great family trip.
patois
Twitter: patois42
June 4, 2009 at 11:53 am
I can’t tell you how much I’d love to go to a place like that. (Especially for free!)
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Miss
June 4, 2009 at 1:19 pm
That looks like a CRAP LOAD of fun. (what a horrible saying.) What I mean is, that looks amazing awesome!
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Christine Steendahl
June 4, 2009 at 1:27 pm
That looks like it was so much fun! We visited a similar place in the Wisconsin Dells last winter. I definitely reccomend a get-away in the winter – it does beat the winter blues!
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Bridge
June 4, 2009 at 1:48 pm
There is nothing wrong with doing a pay review. I would do one today if I was offered. I actually prefer to read what you write about a review than I would if I went to a review blog. Your review to me is at least credible.
The place sounds like a blast. If my kids and I are ever in Tennessee I would definately check it out. How much would it have cost if you had paid? Was food expensive? Admission?
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Jennifer
Twitter: playgroupie
June 4, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Bridge, I’m not sure of the actual cost of the resort, but the rate includes admission to the waterpark. Also the rooms are HUGE and have kitchenettes and/or kitchens, 2 bathrooms…
The food at the resort was a little high, but no higher than at a restaurant off the resort. I think it’s that way in any touristy place!
Michelle
June 4, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Congratulations on letting your schedule go!
That looks like a great place to take kids. I may have to look into it.
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Sarah @ Ordinary Days
June 4, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Anyone in or near Indianapolis need a mommy blogger to test vacation destionations for you? I am your girl!
Looks like you guys had a blast!
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ashley
June 4, 2009 at 7:36 pm
That looks like so much fun! What a great opportunity for you all to get away.
I have a fancy schmancy review blog. hint hint to marketers reading!
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Momma Chaos
June 4, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Woohoo! Thanks for the review. We have been debating on and on about whether we should try a place like this but with our wide age range (1-13) we weren’t sure there would be something for everyone. It definitely looks like your little ones had fun!
Now to find myself a nice little vacation place to review (with free rooms naturally).. Anyone need something reviewed in the DFW area? I’m totally heading to Texas is two weeks
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Paul / Palabuzz
June 5, 2009 at 3:37 am
That is great!
I wonder when will some firm invite me to their place.
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kaitlynsage
June 5, 2009 at 10:15 am
That looks like such a blast. I didn’t know that Wilderness at the smokies had water-adventure-things. Neat!
I keep trying to convince my sister to go to Dollywood with me, or the Dollywood waterpark, but she is less than enthusiastic about the idea.
Domestic Extraordinaire
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June 5, 2009 at 5:53 pm
sounds like a great time had by all.
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Sarah
June 5, 2009 at 8:07 pm
OMG that place looks AWESOME!! I want to go! Looks like everyone had a lot of fun! Yay!! Family vacay is a good thing
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MommyNamedApril
Twitter: mommynamedapril
June 6, 2009 at 8:46 am
how fantastic!!! looks and sounds like you had a great time
and i’m loving the grandparent idea… we always try to drag my parents with us for the same reason.
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Maggie
June 6, 2009 at 1:36 pm
What fun! That does look like the perfect place for a weekend getaway — I’ll have to remember that!
Julie @ Angry Julie Monday
Twitter: AngryJulie
June 6, 2009 at 11:42 pm
That place looks fabulous!
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Jillian
June 10, 2009 at 1:52 am
I so love the Gatlinburg area. It’s a great mini-vacation.
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Penny
June 12, 2009 at 2:47 pm
WOW! I clicked on your review to see if you enjoyed the waterpark as much as our family, and in the picture of the wave pool there are we grandparents and our family standing at the edge!! We agreed it was the BEST vacation, for “children” young and old!