a trip to Florida

Most kids dream about a trip to Orlando,FL. I told my kids we were going and this is the response I got:

"I don't want to go" from Andrew. "Can I stay with Dad?". 

My response. "No."

From Matt. "Do we have to go? Why do you ALWAYS make us go to Florida? Can I take the Wii?" sigh. "No Wii. You can take your DSi" That made him happy. 

Moody 13 year old took it in stride that he was going on the family vacation. He's a pretty great kid for a moody 13 year old. He also looks 16 and has had to shave since he was 11 1/2 or 12. And he is very laid back - he gets that from me - of course. 

Mom and I both got really sick just before we were scheduled to leave for this vacation. I am better. Mom is a little better. We are both still taking antibiotics. We will still have fun. Or else!

So, I'm listening to John Cougar Melloncamp sing "R.O.C.K in the USA" on the way down and Matt pipes up in the back. "Ha,Ha, that's funny. He stinks?" 

"Uh? You don't like the song?" I thought he didn't like John's singing.

"He's saying 'I'm stinking in the USA'. That's a funny song."

That Matthew. He cracks me up every day. I hope everyone out there delights in their children everyday. They will only be this age once. It can be scary, frustrating, challenging, fulfilling, etc. And it can be sooo much fun. Enjoy the process!

More to follow on this trip.....