Vegas Baby

I have to pack today. I am not too fond of packing. I am never sure of what to bring, so I bring everything. Besides packing, I need to worry about what to bring on our trip to keep Turner occupied in the car for six or seven hours.

Don't get me wrong, I think a week in Vegas with my boys will be fun. Turner and I are planning on swimming until we just can't stand it anymore. Brad will only be in meetings for six or so hours a day. So, we'll actually get to see much more of him than we normally do.

I am just not that big on Vegas. I've been twice, feel like that's all I ever need to go. Really, I was done after my first visit. I don't gamble. I may waste twenty bucks on an entire trip to Vegas but that's just because we're there. I could go the rest of my life without buying a lotto ticket or playing the slots. I know lots of people love it, but not me.

So, Turner and I will go check out the M&M Museum, we'll catch the acts at Circus Circus, we'll walk by and watch the pirate shows. This will probably be my most fun trip to Vegas because I'll ge to watch Turner see all of it for the first time.

I have the best memories of my childhood. We did so many fun things, far too many to count. We did Disney three or four times, Six Flags at least that many, we went camping on just about every school break, we hit every fair and festival and it's parades, we had the best childhood anyone could ever ask for. As great as all of it was, it doesn't compare to being a parent and getting to do all of it over again and watching the person you love most in the world experince joy. Now I know why my parents brought us to so many things. They were sneaky, letting us think it was for Tabba and I. Now I know that they were having the best time watching us be happy kids.

So we'll let Turner stay up late and watch the light shows. We'll stand in front of the dancing water and let him dance too. I will enjoy letting someone else make our beds everyday. I will also enjoy not having to cook or do the dishes for a week. Brad will love getting to see Turner in the daylight hours. That's a luxury he isn't often afforded, he leaves before sun up and returns after dark six nights a week.

So maybe a week in Vegas won't be that bad. We'll eat out, we'll be tourist, we'll swim ourselves silly, and most importantly we'll spend time together. That is what is most important. I hope when Turner is my age and has kids of his own that he looks back and can say that he had the best childhood ever. It's the best thing my mom and dad ever gave me. Fond memories, a strong family, and a blueprint on how to try to be a good Mom to my children. Thanks Mom and Dad.