Jay and I recently went on a vacation with our two young children. In some ways, vacationing with small children isn’t really a vacation at all—it’s more of a full-time job in a beautiful place. But my husband was there to help and we had a very nice, laid-back trip.
We are not big-city vacationers. The place we went was small and there wasn’t a restaurant chain within 40 miles. We were renting a house with a kitchen, so one of the first stops we made was to the Cookie Crock Grocery. Prices were not as exorbitant as you might imagine. We were able to stock up on fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, and whole wheat bread. Though we did dine out a couple of times during our stay, our favorite meals were the ones we bar-b-qued from our ocean-view deck.
Although there were plenty of places we could have toured, we did not sight-see famous landmarks or book a reservation for a marine excursion. Maybe when the kids are older. Instead, we took long walks along the scenic coastline, made several trips to the sandy beach, and spent a lot of time at an oceanside kids’ park.
Sometimes it’s those simple vacations that are the best. I returned home feeling healthier and more relaxed than when I left. After all, isn’t that the point of a vacation?
That can be the very best kind. Many people have to go back to work to "rest up" after their vacation!
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