Things I Learned on Vacation 2012

Each year, I find our family vacation allows me to relax and enjoy my surroundings and my family more than I would otherwise.

And in doing so, am always learning new things which I began to capture last year.

My favorite coffee from McDonald's? Absolutely AWFUL in Florida. If this is any indication of what it is like in the rest of America, it is no wonder my blog friends couldn't understand this love. And, as if God knew how much I missed this cup of perfection...it was free coffee week last week. Yes, of course I went every day.

Ava may sleep better in a playpen. I am not sure what this says about her. Know that she could barely fit but seemed to be oddly content. It might have something to do with the furry Minny Mouse blanket contained in said crib. I really should have brought it home.

Opening a found coconut is not as easy as it looks. Even though I googled every.single.method and then some, I still wasn't successful. Boo.

John Frieda's Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Spray really does work. I was not paid in any way for this endorsement although, really, their people should call my people. Just look at these before and after's!

If a baby lizard gets into your condo and is climbing up your family room wall, do not try to use a glass to "capture" it. You will cut off one of it's cute little legs and feel really guilty about it. My father insists they grow back. Does anyone know? I did notice a lot of tailless lizards running around so my guess is not so much.

You can, {and I did!} eat your weight in ice cream, especially if it is of the not.available.in.Canada special edition coconut macaroon Haagen Dazs variety.

I would be lying if I didn't mention that I am thinking about it almost daily. 

Solo drives with your son? They will surely allow for some of the craziest (and funniest!) conversations ever. 

J: PacMan? You actually played PacMan

me: Yes, yes I did. Actually, I was the Queen of PacMan.

J: Wow. Wow, mom. 
You are old.

{shudder}

Seeing a mama duck and her babies can make for ridiculous, almost giddy excitement. For as long as I live, I will never forget how amazed we all were as we watched them make their way past us.

And lastly, and very importantly, if your 10 year old son asks you to play a game of "would you rather?"...always, ALWAYS, say no. 
You're welcome.

Happy Monday friends!