Monday, July 26, 2010

Vacation Tidbits


A few things I learned on vacation:
  • Make sure the kids get enough sleep. Naps beget joy, for everyone.
  • Sand will get everywhere. Just accept it and move on.
  • Canopy tents are brilliant contraptions. (Thanks to my sister for lending us theirs.)
  • If you see a jellyfish on the shore, don't swim. Chances are someone will get stung.
  • A family vacation is wonderful bonding time. We should (and will) do it more often.
  • Family vacations are not really a vacation for the mom and dad.
  • I love to eat out! (Okay, I already knew that one, but it's so nice to get to a lot!)
  • My daughter can put down some popcorn shrimp.
  • Walking on the beach is my favorite beach activity.
  • The kids favorite activity is picking out souvenirs.
  • I could live at the beach.
  • Coming home to a clean house makes me so very happy. (Note to self: always leave it tidy before vacating.)
It's good to be home, but I'm already looking forward to the next getaway. Not sure when or where it will be as of yet, but we'll make it happen.

8 comments:

Kelli said...

Looks like a really great vacation! Did someone get stung? I do believe that vacations are super important for great family time and should be done often. My daughter can also put down some popcorn chicken...it's on of her favorites and what she mainly had when we went on vacation.

paige said...

sound like you had a wonderful time!
i love your fun beach photos.

Jill GG (good life for less) said...

adorable photos! Your kids seem to be getting bigger (how could that be? right?) I've also learned a couple of those things on vacation before too... especially naps and souvenirs! All kids are similar that way...

Jemm said...

Goog for you! Glad you were able to get away. Where did you go?

Jenny said...

Love the pics! What a fun time.
The picture of O on the side with the bandaid is hysterical.

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Charity said...

Sounds like a blast! Glad you all had fun. :o)

Cassie said...

It sounds fantastic! Well minus the whole jellyfish sting-I hope it wasn't anyone in your family!