Thirteen Things That Make Our Vacation Fun

Okay, are you tired of hearing me talk about the family vacation we’re going on next week?? Since I haven’t yet tired of talking about it, here are thirteen things that will make this vacation fun.

1. Anticipation. Thinking about and planning for our vacation is lots of fun in and of itself.
2. Watching the girls play in the hotel pool. Finding a hotel with an indoor pool is pretty much top priority for any trip these days. That way we know that they can be entertained no matter what the weather. They don’t have a lot of opportunities to swim in a pool here at home, so they thoroughly enjoy all-day access to a pool.
3. Spending time together as a family.
4. No cooking (although I am definitely ready for a home-cooked meal by the time we get back)
5. No cleaning
6. Being in the mountains. For whatever reason, I seem to feel more calm and peaceful when I see mountains around me.
7. Reading. Without laundry to do and meals to prepare, I have more time for reading books and magazines.
8. Amusement parks. The girls are at the age where they’re able to ride more rides (and want to ride the same ones over and over again!)
9. Shopping.
10. Relaxing. No schedule or bedtimes to keep…..
11. Water. I love seeing waterfalls or even just the little streams that run alongside the road.
12. Pictures. I like taking pictures of the girls in the different places we visit, to record the fun times we have together.
13. Getting home. As much fun as it is to go away, it’s also pretty sweet to sleep in your own bed after several nights away!