Family Vacation

Planning a family vacation is always entertaining; my mind automatically starts envisioning the journey. Of course, this type of daydreaming can lead to let downs when the actual vacation arrives. Anyone that has experienced poor weather in a tropical paradise can relate, but there is something to be said for the joy of the blueprint or the plan.

As I flip through various brochures and examine maps for our approaching escapade, I can almost see my children’s smiling faces as we make new discoveries and venture down paths previously unexplored. My imagination runs wild with image after image of untold adventure, but it keeps coming back to the same image: an image of time - Time together as a family. Time away from the rat-race. Time without the constant beeping of emails, cell phones, or other interruptions. I take a sip of my now cold coffee, and it is this picture above all else which awakens a feeling of bliss within me.

Right as I’m beginning to revel in my delight, my son clumsily crawls onto my lap and inquires about our road trip. I begin to explain our plans and as is oft the case, he drills me with 20 questions. I giggle at the familiarity and answer each one.  His eyes light up with every answer and more questions come. Now we are both fully engrossed in the visions that have pushed all other thoughts aside. I feel my excitement grow, as we discuss where we will go, what we will see, and even what we will do at our destinations. I have to admit our plans sound fabulous, and I suddenly can’t wait to pack our bags and head out!

For all the vacations that I have planned prior to being married, prior to having children, and of the many beautiful places I have been, I can’t remember ever feeling more excited about an approaching trip. And there it is again: that conspicuous reminder that life for me is better with kids.  Oh…There I go again! My husband consistently tells me that I need to stop writing so many blogs about how much I love my children, and I’m sure this is sound advice, but I just can't help myself.

The facts are the facts; planning a family vacation is fun. Spending time with my little ones is even more fun, and time together in virtually any setting is precious.

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