I think some of my kids appreciate the vacations that we take. But I think that at least one (and maybe more) is taking the vacations for granted. I hear complaints like, "It wasn't as much fun as last year" or "Can we stay in a hotel next time? The sand all over the cottage (on the beach) drives me crazy."
So after taking the kids on 3 vacations this year (not including mini ones to Phoenix), Mario and I decided that maybe we should do "staycations" this year...meaning the kids can just stay home. Mario and I are going to Florida in late December for a cruise. So the kids get to stay home with Grandma. Hopefully these "staycations" will help them appreciate them in the future.
I guess it is really our fault. The kids have been blessed with many wonderful vacations (island hopping in Hawaii, cruise to Mexico, and a week in Australia) due to the great places we have lived. So now their expectations are high. A week at the beach in San Diego can't possibly live up to a vacation in Hawaii or Australia I guess.
3 comments:
eh..I wouldn't worry about it. But I sure do love my alone vacations with Josh!!
Oh and his writing and spelling is just amazing!! Great job, Zach!!
I'm glad that you and Mario will keep taking vacations. Sometimes it's easier to just take day trips. Some of your kids like to be home body (a person whose life and interests are centred on the home).
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