On Vacation

On vacation....ahhhh...time to lay in the hammock, soak up some rays and relax. That was our intent, anyway. We now know that putting four families with a combined total of 12 children under one very large cabin roof, is anything but a vacation. What began as a reunion of old friends, once know for their outlandish behavior and good times, quickly turned in to a game of who could sneak away the longest without a child finding them!

The Dad's "run up to the store" took most of the afternoon, and the Mom's "bike ride" lasted way past dark. It was the only time we could talk uninterrupted and remember that yes, there was life b.c. (before children!) And when did we all change our minds about having kids anyway?!

The first night was a test of everyone's nerves as we listened to stereo baby crying, starting with the almost 2-year old and ending with the just-5 week old. Of course, they both took an extra long nap the next day, while the rest of us stumbled around wishing we could do the same.

But the kids all got along real well, even when a morning rain shower threatened to turn the day in to one endless arts & crafts session. It was great to see them becoming friends, and running along the same shoreline we used to as teenagers. We managed to get some time to have a few drinks and take ourselves back to those old days, but it wasn't enough.

We decided to make plans again next year, and everyone's agreed to not exceed the 12-kid limit! We'll probably get the same large cabin, although someone mentioned a couples-only cruise that sounded real good, too. Happy Trails!