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Spring Break is just a day away ...


My oldest daughter was asked to write about the adventures she hopes to have on her Spring Break. She has friends going to Aspen (the slopes), Destin (the beach), and to Hawaii. I'm thinking that those are some lucky friends of hers. I wonder if they even realize that or EXPECT it. My daughter ended up discussing her plans of babysitting sisters, going to the orthodontist, and catching up on some reading. Sounds pretty exciting, huh?

Growing up my family never went anywhere for Spring Break. I don't think it upset me too much. However, there were a few times that I can recall feeling some jealousy. One particular friend went to Disney World year after year. Oh, how I wished my family would go. It took me to the age of 24 before I saw the big mouse. While I would have welcomed a real vacation away from my home, I loved the idea of not having to go to school, sleeping late, and catching up on my reading.

My girls have been on many little vacations. We don't go every summer or every break, but they have certainly had fun doing things AWAY from home. This break we just didn't plan anything. It will be a week to relax, take a break from our daily swim team practices, go to some appointments, and do some playing ... maybe catch a movie. Sometimes when life is so perfectly orchestrated, it is nice to JUST BE and not have a plan.



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Sarah said…
I grew up just like you did...we went to Florida maybe 3-4 times? At the most...over 20 years! I'd lay out on my roof so I wouldn't be the only deathly pale kid at school after Easter! :) I think sometimes, "What do these kids have to look forward to?" We take the kids somewhere for spring break, but I'd be hesistant to do much else than that, and we constantly tell them how lucky they are. I don't know if that will make a difference, but I do it. I don't want them to take it for granted. Some years, when I've had an infant, we haven't gone, and I think that shows them too, it's not some automatic thing.
Great post...and I always love your comments on my blog.
12:19 PM
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said…
Yes, I agree. It is nice to just relax and enjoy being together. Kids need downtime and shouldn't expect a fabulous vacation.

Have a great break!

XOXO
Jen
1:30 AM
Shelly said…
right there with ya Elaine! We never went on vaca for Spring Break. Never. i had plenty of friends who did though. i was just glad to be off from school :)

have fun with your girls!

Blessings!
8:46 AM
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