Every September since they were born, Stacey and I have taken the girls on a vacation to Colorado. Each year has had its ups and downs. The first year they were so off their schedule that they only way they would nap was if we drove. The second year they were walking and we were trying to be supportive of their independence, but wow it took forever to get anywhere. Last year they hiked liked little champs putting in about 3 miles in one day.
This year we were expecting that things would be about the same, but they always find a way to surprise us. I am positive we were the only ones who had to sing songs while we hiked. I never saw another girl dance her way down a hiking trail. I am 100% sure people thought we were nuts hiking in the rain while our girls giggled and laughed.
Here are a few things the girls taught me on vacation this year
1. If you going to write your letters you better, better start them at the top.
2. A walk and a hike are the same thing to a four year old and don't try to tell them otherwise.
3. If you go into a store you must buy something, anything, just buy something.
4. Songs make a hike go by faster and it is even better when strangers join in the song.
5. Rain makes the best weather to hike in and you can jump in puddles.
6. Trucks can be fun to ride in and it is amazing how many toys fit in a back seat.
7. There is nothing better then sitting by a fire and watching elk as a family.
8. You must always say good night to the Elk before going to sleep.
9. Promising to go to the playground will get girls to do just about anything.
10. 9 nights in a camper bring you closer as a family
I can sum up this year's vacation as being fun, trying, and just plain perfect!
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