So my Facebook feed has been swamped with people posting their pictures from the OC Fair. Have you thrown the family in the car yet and driven to Costa Mesa for a day filled with overpriced rides, expensive deep friend chicken legs wrapped in 1 lb. of bacon, and indulged in the numerous carnival games that are almost impossible to win?
Can you tell how I feel about the fair? I feel bad, I really wished I loved it... but I don't. I'm a mom with three kids on a VERY freshly squeezed budget and I'm honestly not nearly as patient as I wish I was. I will confess: there have been times in my kids life where I have had to raise my voice; there have been times where I have had to raise my voice every other minute for every hour for every day for a week straight. And the crowds at the fair, while keeping track of all of them, listening to them whine about what they want to eat or what ride they want to go on, while adding up the expense... will put me in a hospital!
So, I avoid the fair. My nerves thank me. My husband (the penny counter) thanks me. And my oranges that have almost nothing left to squeeze... really thank me.
Your turn:
Are you going to skip the fair this year in an effort to avoid hospitalization fees? Will you go and end up regretting it when you realize (after you come home) how much you spent? Are is the fair the very best thing since New Kids on the Block and you think its a reasonable price?
Just remember-- that $100+ you spend could have been spent on a nice relaxing day at a spa WITHOUT your kids! ;)
I have to say I had a blast taking all 3 of mine last year...BUT, I had Grandma and Grandpa to help AND to pay for stuff. When I've thought about it for this year, I know I would only go on one of the kids' free days, but i've already decided I can't handle or afford the rest of it on my own. Let's see if Grandma comes up with the great idea again!! I agree, I absolutely would save the $100 from my own pocket on lots of other fun stuff we (or I) could do!
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