When my wife and I set out to go on vacation with our kids, a lot of hope goes into our ability to relax while being away from home.
Last month, we took a vacation to Myrtle Beach. It was just the four of us. There was no family waiting for us on our destination. It would be interesting like I thought it would.
Anytime we go somewhere, whether it be for vacation or to see our families, we have to make stops at the Chick-Fil-A, gas station bathrooms, and possibly another fast food restaurant that has an indoor playground.
When you want to relax on vacation with two kids, forget it!!!!! The only time you can relax is when we all go to sleep.
When we are in the water (at the beach or in the swimming pool), we have to keep our eyes out for our suns at all times. When the boys want to play in the water, we put sunscreen on them and put their swimmies on them.
When we walk around town, we hold their hands so that they don't run out into the street. We do it in the name of safety.
The boys loved the Ferris Wheel, the boardwalk, the video arcade, and the beach. I loved those things too.
I think the boys had fun with us. I've also learned that cramming so many activities into one afternoon can make the boys tired and cranky.
Looking back on things, I think we might have been better served by limiting the number of activities in the afternoon. After all, it was hot and humid in Myrtle Beach.
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