I have decided taking my family out and about was going to become my special project as a father. I remember when I commented on the this first posting, I was psyching myself up to take my family on their first for reals (i.e., no staying in grandparents’ camper/caravan) camping trip. We went twice in one month, first to the Monterey County and then to Humboldt County in California. It was a great success! Mild cases of poison oak all around (I knew they wouldn’t listen to me). We got to see some massive redwoods and stand quiet as church mice amid a cathedral of giants.
Thanks for helping me remember that! At the time, I was terrified because I had no way to know how my daughters (5 and 7 at the time) and my wife (a self-identified suburbanite with no draw to the wild places of the world, “where things or people will murder you”). Took a risk. Mostly paid off! In a couple weeks we’re now all going to try out a family backpacking trip to the coast. Nothing grueling; lots of beautiful places. It’s gonna be great! They’re such good sports for my ridiculousness!
Loved reading this slight update to the past versions. We’ve got one kid (13 next month) heading to her grandparents with her cousin for a two weeks while our youngest (9) doing a local gymnastics camp. They have some local art and rock climbing camps, too, in August. And we have one hard rule this summer for both of them: one hour of outdoor time a day. They already think it’s terrible and summer doesn’t start for another week. So we’re in for it.
We’ve also got a trip to Canada to visit family. And lots of running for me in the eat. That October marathon isn’t going to train for itself.
I missed the school year even before it ended. There's something nice about the way it set the schedule.
This summer I'm planning a few days retreat. The last time I was able to do it (2019), I used the time to hike, read and journal. Not sure what this one will entail but I'm sure it'll be just as memorable.
My wife and I still refer to the distinction between "trip" and "vacation" made in this hilarious article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vacation-or-trip-a-helpful-guide-for-parents_b_7789310
As our kiddo gets older we are looking forward to someday having a vacation again...
I have decided taking my family out and about was going to become my special project as a father. I remember when I commented on the this first posting, I was psyching myself up to take my family on their first for reals (i.e., no staying in grandparents’ camper/caravan) camping trip. We went twice in one month, first to the Monterey County and then to Humboldt County in California. It was a great success! Mild cases of poison oak all around (I knew they wouldn’t listen to me). We got to see some massive redwoods and stand quiet as church mice amid a cathedral of giants.
Thanks for helping me remember that! At the time, I was terrified because I had no way to know how my daughters (5 and 7 at the time) and my wife (a self-identified suburbanite with no draw to the wild places of the world, “where things or people will murder you”). Took a risk. Mostly paid off! In a couple weeks we’re now all going to try out a family backpacking trip to the coast. Nothing grueling; lots of beautiful places. It’s gonna be great! They’re such good sports for my ridiculousness!
Loved reading this slight update to the past versions. We’ve got one kid (13 next month) heading to her grandparents with her cousin for a two weeks while our youngest (9) doing a local gymnastics camp. They have some local art and rock climbing camps, too, in August. And we have one hard rule this summer for both of them: one hour of outdoor time a day. They already think it’s terrible and summer doesn’t start for another week. So we’re in for it.
We’ve also got a trip to Canada to visit family. And lots of running for me in the eat. That October marathon isn’t going to train for itself.
God speed, fellas.
I missed the school year even before it ended. There's something nice about the way it set the schedule.
This summer I'm planning a few days retreat. The last time I was able to do it (2019), I used the time to hike, read and journal. Not sure what this one will entail but I'm sure it'll be just as memorable.