Family Fun at CoCo Key

Saturday, July 7th was the hottest day so far this summer. What was worse was the air conditioning in our car was broken. But we had already made plans to spend the weekend at CoCo Key Water Resort in Mount Laurel, NJ to celebrate our daughter's 3rd birthday. So we braved the temperatures, packed our bags, cooler and portable fans, and headed out on the always traffic-jam packed NJ Turnpike to the watery oasis that waited for us.


Our packaged called for a king bed with pullout sofa, complimentary breakfast and access to the park for 4 people for 2 days. The room was spacious enough and even included a microwave and refrigerator. I must warn you though try to stay away from the rooms on the lobby (2nd) and first floor. This floor is the access way to the waterpark so its heavily trafficked.


Attractions at CoCo Key include a lazy river, three large water slides at 300 and 350 feet long, an adult-only hot tub and a kiddie pool area separate from the rest of the water attractions. This area was perfect for our daughter since she couldn't get on the bigger slides. Just outside the water area but still inside the building is a small arcade. I was a bit disappointed because we purchased a card to use on the machines and half of them didn't work.


Although we didn't purchase anything in the water park, there is food and souvenirs as well as a bar available. If you're staying at the resort, there is no need to bring floaties or beach towels. These are provided by the hotel at no charge. However if you're just going for the day, it is suggested you bring your own towels. There are changing rooms, showers and lockers on the premises.


There are various events held at Coco Key such as bingo, karaoke, and birthday parties. This Thursday, July 19 is CoCo's 21 and Over 'After Hours Adult Night. Guests can pay $10 to enjoy the park from 8-1, along with drink specials. The park is also open during the winter months but on select weekends so plan ahead.


Below are a couple of pics from our weekend. We had a great time and I would definitely go again.


Visit their website at http://MtLaurelCoCoKey.com/ to book your weekend getaway.

Interior of CoCo Key

My daughter and I about to have fun!

Adding More to the Brood?

As I write this, my daughter is on her 2nd play-date in a row. The tv is on, my basement is a mess, she's running around with her cousin, and the decibel level is a bit high for my taste. But they are having fun and that's all that matters.

She gets so excited when her friends and family come over. "Finally, someone my age and height," she must be thinking, right? She's almost three and is an only child. I know people who are already on their 2nd or 3rd child from the time I was having her.

I always wonder if she's lonely. I mean, I'm with her all day and even though I play with her and try to teach her, I'm not three. A friend and I were chatting the other day and she also has a daughter around the same age as mine and an only child. Just like me she would like to have more but we both agree, sometimes it's not the right time, or we feel we can only handle the one, or whatever the reason is we haven't had more children.

I'm not an only child so I know what it's like to grow up with a sibling: the rivalries, the fighting and blaming, and then the sticking up for one another when we finally realize the other one is a HUMAN BEING. Big love to my brother by the way who is in the Air Force! Even my husband is not an only child: he is the youngest of six. SIX!! So I know we don't want for our daughter to grow up alone. Then there's the fact that both my husband and I are trying to run businesses from home.

In any case, I know I am trusting God. I know HE will bless me with more when HE feels I'm ready. And if I feel I'm not ready I know HE will prepare me to be. 

I commend all the moms out there with more than one child. I know it can't be easy but at least they have each other to play with and they will always have someone they can count on. And maybe, just maybe, the older kids are helpful.

Moms, weigh in. I know there are pros and cons to having more children so let me know your thoughts. Leave your comments below.