Vacation Tid Bits

Having just returned home from a cabin in the woods and on a lake, I have a few truths that may help to give the proper perspective when intending to have a break with kids.

• Vacation is a misconception. The only vacating being done is by the house.  The entire possessions of one house are monotonously, and painstakingly relocated to another domain, usually smaller and less user friendly.
• Sitting at the beach with kids does not allow for any actual sitting.
• Preparing and cooking food in a foreign kitchen, while fun at first, takes more time, and a lot of ingenuity.
• As much as we would like to think that vacation can be spontaneous and laid back, even an impromptu activity like taking a walk, with kids, takes so much planning and "gearing up" that it feels scheduled!
• Doing the dishes is still a chore no matter what the view.
• The bed? The best thing for creating a "claw somebodies eyes out" reaction to the idea of staying "just one more night", said in a pleading, whiny, kids, chipmunk voice.
• You cannot pack enough underwear for potty training kids.
• Truly, everyone vacationing with kids, NEEDS a vacation from their vacation.

'Nough said.