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June 28, 2000
A working vacation -- yes, that's what they call it. A working vacation
is
when people combine business and pleasure during a getaway from home.
When
one becomes a parent, it is safe to say that every vacation should be
considered a working vacation for the next 18 years. Of course the whole
process begins with the packing. Things were much smoother when I was
packing
for one to escape for a week on the beach. A new bathing suit, the
coolest
shades, a cute beach bag, a few sundresses and presto, I was ready. It's
truly amazing how much paraphernalia we "need" for our children during a
beach vacation: bathing suits, floaties, sun block, bug spray, swimmer
sox,
swimming diapers, sun bonnets, beach cover ups, wipies, crackers,
cookies,
sippy cups and the list goes on. Multiply those "necessities" by two and
let
the packing begin. But the hours of wave jumping and sandcastle smashing
were
priceless. Sure I longed for just a few hours on the beach alone, but
nothing
could ever replace my two little shell-collecting partners. We've made
memories that will last a lifetime.
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