First family vacation

We took ourselves to Great Wolf Lodge last week on a quick one-night trip. We wanted to test the waters of traveling semi-far away, and see if lugging two small children and tons of stuff is even worth it. Well, I'm happy to say, it was! It was fun to have a little trip and do something out of the norm as a family.

I have fond memories of traveling with my family when I was younger. Although I'm quite sure we won't be treating our family to the sort of vacations I went on (Thanks Mom and Dad!), I hope we can make it a point to get away SOMEWHERE each year. Camping is fun, but it isn't quite the same as a real, bonified trip. I think vacations and traveling with your kids opens up a lot of doors not only for family bonding, but it's also beneficial for both parents and kids. Parents get to share in the joy and excitement of their children taking in new things, and kids get to take in new things that will build lasting memories, and maybe open their eyes to things they didn't know existed.

Vacations do take money, which is why we probably won't go on very many. Ha! But, even the quick trip to Traverse City or the U.P. is a nice change of scenery.

I think we'll start saving for Disney World...or The Grand Canyon...or Mexico...or Hawaii...Or...ok. I'll stop now.