Things I Learned from my Kids While on Vacation....

1. It doesn't matter how many bathrooms you pass, or how many times you say: "do you have to go pee?" They'll always say: "Mom, I gotta goooooo!!!" (while simultaneously grabbing their crotch) when you are as far away from the bathrooms as is humanly possible.
2. Tying into point #1, when teaching young girls to pee on a tree, make sure their feet are above their bums (i.e. uphill from their bum) b/c pee always flows down.
3. Sometimes the best seat around is on Daddy's shoulders.

 

 

        4.  When in doubt, find a playground.  If that fails, find a wooded area.  Let fun ensue.

 

 

        5.  When they say they're tired, stop IMMEDIATELY.  Do not attempt to walk for another five

              minutes - stop and take a break.

        6.  Should you choose to ignore point 5, be prepared for meltdowns.  If you're not prepared for
             meltdowns, find the nearest ice cream stand - it doesn't matter if the cone costs $4.50 - suck
             it up and buy the damn cone!!!
        7.  Tying into point #6 - ice cream makes everything better.
        8.   Sometimes joy can be found in the smallest things.... like finding a slug on the side of a
              path.....

      9.   When climbing on snow on the top of a mountain, sandals might not be the most appropriate
             choice of footwear.

      10. Nothing beats an impromptu take-out picnic dinner by the water.
      11.  Always pack bathing suits and a towel because you never know when you're going to find a
             really cool fountain, splash-pad, beach.... or just fall in some water!

 

 

       12.  Coffee, tea, lattes and any other caffeinated beverage are a parent's best friend while on 

              vacation.