Family vacation. Who's idea was this exactly? I would love to meet this person and try to get a really good understanding of the sadistic mindset that led to this annual tradition. Family vacation, set to the tone of relaxing, fun and exciting. Is really, stressful, tiring and for kids like mine over stimulating and therefore CRAZY! We went to the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana boasts beautiful white sand beaches and tranquil tourquoise water. This is the extent of the relaxing part of the trip. The rest was frought with a pouting temperament by one child or the other at any given time. Lorea and I vowed this to be the last family vacation for a while. We would rather reward Grandma monetarily in a large sum and go on a couple only vacation next year. Here are a few of the better moments of the trip and when I look back at these it would appear that we had a blast. I have not gone through child birth (one obvious reason to adopt) but I am guessing family vacation is much like giving birth. The pain of the moment fades with time.
Enjoying the pool.
Akins skipping off for a dip.
Akins first stop the swim up bar for a cool one.
Akins always makes friends and speaks the international language of PLAY
Maima is a typical pre-teen and can sleep any time of the day any where
Akins always finds coconuts and is plotting how to open it
We rented buggies and spent half the day getting really dirty!
How on earth he could sleep during this is a question never to be answered
Okay slightly awake again!
Cruisin' on down the road!
We all made a friend
Had to make a quick stop at Wal-Mart
Everyone but Lorea took a nice cool swim in the cave
The kids loved it!
Again he sleeps. This time at dinner.
He finds another coconut!
The evening shows were especially fun. Akins getting in on the action.
Dinner on the beach.
2 comments:
That sucks. I was so hoping you would get a break. Couple only vacation is the way to go!
Hey girl - I haven't checked in on your blog for some time. First, I am so sorry to read about your dog! They are truly part of the family. I did have to kind of chuckle at your description of your vacation though .... ahhh, kids. Been there, done that. You drop a fortune for a nice family trip and get the attitudes and complaining. Ugh. It will get better. I am a firm believer that vacations are family bonding moments that stand out from the day-to-day routine. We now love to travel with our kids, but they are now old enough to show some appreciation :) Sally
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