Cruise - day 2

Day 2 started with a great morning of Camp Mom & Dad, aka Spa Cloud 9 and Serenity.    while the kids enjoyed  Camp Carnival.  The rest of the day was spent trying to find a common ground of enjoyment.  The hot tub is loved by all, but Mom & Dad had enough heat for one day.  Austin loved the pool, but the salt water irritated Madison’s skin.  Madison loved the water park, but the spraying of water was less desirable for the two year old.  At this point Serenity seemed a distant memory.  We were back at the hot tub.

Austin has become very meticulous in food painting.  He makes a mess, but not a “crazy” mess and it is quite entertaining to  watch.  It actually keeps him still and quite while others finish their meal.  These is proving useful on more than one occasion.

While Austin wrestled Austin down for a nap, Madison and I went to build a bear. Another friend.   In the two days time, we have received so many friends that we need a separate suitcase to get them home.  Upon arrival to our room, they received a package of sea friends, which included an octopus, a turtle, a whale, a dolphin,and  a crab.  Later, we received Freddy, the Carnival mascot as a gift from our travel agent.  Now, a bear named Karla. This will be added to the Owl, we received at the PJ Party and the number of other friends we already brought on the trip.  And, I am sure it is not the last friend we will receive on this trip.

The Elegant Evening Plan:  Austin would go to Camp Carnival while Madison would join us for the elegant Captain’s dinner.  What happened: Austin wouldn’t go to the camp.  Instead he sat in Dad’s lap quietly and food painted.  After dinner, Madison went to camp and Austin joined us for an evening of strolling, sipping, and musical acts.  Have I mentioned Madison loves the camp?  So much so that she is given up going to the beach at our first port, Costa Maya to stay on the ship and play.  To make this perfectly clear, she is ok with us getting off the ship, going to the beach, not being in an arms reach of us so she can play at Camp Carnival.  Epic.  Austin, is not a fan Camp Carnival, only because he is attached to us, and hates the beach.  Ugh.  Dilemma.

My most favorite place on the ship?   Deck 5, front of the ship below the bridge where it is pitch black and the sky is filled with a gazillion stars.