Completing a trial run is generally a great idea. You are able to assess the situation honestly and determine any tweaks that may be (or must be) made in order to have a better or more successful experience. That's the theory behind the whole Wedding Rehearsal concept, right?
This summer, we are taking a big step and embarking on our first family week-long vacation. Usually, we invite others to join us -- grandparents, my sisters, or friends -- and we pretend it's because we enjoy their company. But, truthfully, it is because we were scared to death to take these 4 little monkeys anywhere by ourselves.
That is all changing this summer. For the week of the 4th, we will be heading to an awesome oceanside location and taking a family-only vacation.
To prepare, we took the kids over to Virginia Beach last weekend for a few nights. Bob had a legal conference there, and it seemed like the perfect chance to try out this vacation thing out.
We had a wonderful trip. Seriously. I was somewhat surprised. Now, let's not get crazy. It wasn't perfect. The car ride was pretty close to tortuous, no one slept past 6 a.m., and Bob and I had the lovely experience of sleeping on a sofa bed. But we genuinely had a wonderful time together.
More summer memories. And I am truly looking forward to our upcoming vacation!
2 comments:
I love these pictures! What a fun test run!
your kids are adorable! Glad yall had fun and hope the real vaca is even better
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