Vacation Countdown: The Adventure Is Almost Here!
Vacation is finally almost here—and let me tell you, this one has been years in the making. I told my husband earlier this year, “We’re doing it one way or another!” and now here we are—just a little over a week away from heading out on what’s going to be one of our most exciting family adventures yet.
I’ve been bursting at the seams trying to keep this trip a secret from the boys. (Do you know how hard it is to stay quiet when you’re this excited?! 🙈) Luckily, my daughter was in on the planning with me, and it’s been so much fun sneaking around together, building this trip behind the scenes. But soon—so soon—they’ll know exactly what we’ve been up to, and I cannot wait to see their faces when it all comes together.
We’ve had our share of hiccups getting everything lined up (because let’s be real, family trips never go perfectlysmoothly in the planning stages), but now we’re almost there and the excitement is REAL. Two aquariums. The kids’ very first time at a “real” beach. And the big one—LEGOLAND! 🐠🏖️🧱
It’s going to be a road trip full of adventure, laughter, snacks, and probably a little bit of “are we there yet?” thrown in for good measure. I’m honestly looking forward to the drive just as much as the destination, because road trips with the family always seem to hold the best memories.
One of the perks of homeschooling is that we don’t have to pause everything while we’re gone. We can pack up the lessons and bring them along for the ride. A little bit of work in the mornings (or who knows—maybe we’ll knock out a whole stack of lessons during the long stretches in the car) and then it’s adventure time. It feels good knowing we can stay on track and still soak up all the fun this trip has to offer.
But what I’m probably most excited for? Watching the kids’ reactions at every stop. Their wide eyes at the aquariums. Their sandy toes at the beach. Their pure joy when we walk into Legoland for the first time. And of course—the shark teeth hunt! Because if you know our family at all, you know sharks are life. 🦈 (Seriously, it’s a whole thing around here.)
Counting down the days feels like it’s taking forever, but I know once we hit the road, it’s going to fly by. Here’s to making memories, chasing adventures, and soaking up every single moment.
Bring on the vacation! 💜