V-A-C-A-TION!

We're back from our week in Virginia Beach. What to say, what to say. We had good times, we had bad times. I'm definitely glad to be home.

The ride down was awful. While I believed the mapquest directions that said it would take 6 hours and 46 minutes, it took us 9 hours and 30 minutes. Not a good start. The kids actually we're okay until the last hour or so. And, at that point, I felt just as whiney as they did. So, we all whined together.

The first two days of vacation were wonderful! I thought I had brought the wrong kids with me. We went to the beach, played in the sand, jumped in the waves. Then, off the Pirate miniature golf. Our first outing into mini-golf was fun. My son, not quite grasping the concept, would run after our balls after we hit them and pick them up for us. He'd say, "Here, Mommy. Here Daddy. Here, Bebe (his name for his sister)." Very cute, if not proper. My daughter was very serious and gave me lots of tips. "Steady, Mommy. You have to be steady when you hit the ball." Thanks for the tip! We rented a family bike and rode along the boardwalk taking pictures. Lots of fun! The aquarium was good and very educational. The kids ate it up.

Then, day three hit. Not good. The kids complained, complained and complained. I almost cracked (actually, I did). I left. That's right, I left them. Of course, I returned. Day four and five were average, some complaining, some fun. We went on a Pirate Adventure Boat Ride and a petting farm. Of course there was more beach and swimming in the pool. My daughter is really getting comfortable in the water. It's a lot of fun to watch her be so proud of herself.

Then, day six hit. Worst day ever!!! More complaining and doing nothing. Again, I cracked. I left again. They found me at the beach. More complaining. I left them at the beach. They found me back at the hotel. Then, we went home the next day. Easier ride, kids were behaved.

In summary, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But, we sure have some memories!