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Summer vacation
With the arrival of our second child, Amie and I began to consider whether Christmas is still the best time to visit family. Four plane tickets, crowded airports, and weather delays were a few reasons why summertime was beginning to be a more attractive option. So we purchased a cross-country-travel-friendly vehicle, packed up our bags and kids, and headed to South Dakota at the end of June. The Drive To Rapid City We spaced the 16-hour drive from Evanston, IL to Rapid City, SD over three days in hopes of surviving our children.…
Cabin vacation
For parents with small children, vacation has two distinct definitions: a parent vacation or a child vacation. These never mix, at least while the kids take all-consuming attention, so parents must decide which kind of vacation they want. The vacation can be restful and adventurous for the parents, or the children. I’ll let you decide which we chose. Before We Left Vacation preparation can be arduous, but ours isn’t so bad.…