In a perfect storm of a teacher workday at school, Scott’s day off and a day off from work for me, we were able to spend Thursday night at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC.
We had a fantastic time when we went for the girls’ birthday back in October and we couldn’t wait to get in another visit as soon as we left last time.
A few things shifted this time though.
First off, we invited Emma’s best friend from school. I still remember fondly the days of vacations with friends and it was so fun to provide that for another generation.
This little friend is quickly becoming a part of the family. I think the girls have spent the night with each other 3 weekends in a row now. She loves being with us and we love being with her.
Also this time, we skipped on the big passes on every activity (bowling, Magiquest, salon, Cub Club. creation station) and let the water park be the star of the show.
The girls spent time splashing around in the pool,
rode the waves in the wave pool,
got dumped on by the infamous water bucket,
mastered the lily pads,
and rode the water slides.
And in between, I was catching up on reading {this is my favorite part of vacations!}. But that’s what I love…I feel safe enough at Great Wolf Lodge to let the kids have a little freedom.
It’s a contained area with a ton of lifeguards that are really serious about their jobs. I didn’t feel like I had to watch them like hawks because I knew there were 3 or 4 other people being paid to do just that.
Thursday night we let them hit the arcade.
where Emma won big at one of the games.
By the time we left Friday afternoon, we were already wondering when we were going back.
I’d say if you have the chance, try to experience Great Wolf Lodge at least once. They have a great area just for little ones and we saw many teenagers having a great time as well. There are 11 Great Wolf Lodge destinations around the country and I can’t imagine it’d be anything less than a terrific time.
Disclosure: Great Wolf Lodge provided a special media rate for our stay
Looks like a fun place!
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It IS fun, especially for the kids but I can say I was very happy to get home to a QUIET house on Friday. The rushing of the water and loud kids make for a very loud enclosed place!