So, he's ten. And I did shed a few tears, but only because he wasn't as thrilled (initially) with the Big Surprise Trip I had planned for him. Wah wah, for me...
(don't you love my hubby's videography skillz? sideways and all... AWEsome.)
That's what happens when you build something up in your head. I pictured him squealing with delight or a look of shock on his face. Instead, he had a strange half-smile like "This is IT? This is the big surprise? What am I really getting?" He did impress me with his reply of, "No, I like it. It's just not what I .... expected."
We had a discussion later on about the cool things that Cave City by Mammoth Cave in Kentucky has to offer. We talked about the water slide at the Jellystone Campground, the Alpine Slide, the Kids only tour where he will crawl through small crevices while I sit outside, drinking coffee and reading a book. We talked about how much fun we will have camping together, not having to do what anyone else wants. To be able to hike when we want. Eat when we want. And DO what we want. He is, NOW, quite thrilled. But the Pokemon card collector's book was much more immediately thrilling...
Whatever.
I am still suffering the aftermath of the party, finding random plastic cups with just enough Coke left inside to further stain my carpeting, left balancing on a rocking horse and bits of shredded cheddar everywhere. (note to self: a taco party may not be the BEST idea when you have 4 children under 4 attending...)
So I am off to clean and straighten and rearrange and REVIEW a new product that you will all have a chance to win in a giveaway, very shortly. So check in later to see what cool stuff you can win!
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I definitely need to teach myself not to build things up in my mind. I do that a lot and end up being disappointed.
I'm sure he is excited, he probably just doesn't want to wait for the weather to warm up to do it.
And Man! That kid is such a cutie! :)
At 10 it is still a bit hard to wrap the mind around a trip as a gift. As the time nears I bet that is ALL he will talk about.
Hang in there mama, you guys are going to have a blast!!
Don't let his aloofness fool ya! - once you two hit the open road, leave all your cares behind, he will be screaming from the mountain tops about how you are the best mom in the world and he will have so many great memories. - I think you did a great job picking the destination. Good luck!
He's going to have so much fun, he'll talk about it for years. My husband and I spent a week camping around Mammoth Cave in college. It was hilarious and fun and relaxing. He still has the Velvet Elvis wall hanging.
I loved when he said, "do we leave tomorrow?" there was excitement there!!!
10! Aahhh! Why do they have to grow up so fast!
I think that was a lot of excitement for a ten year old- a notoriously aloof breed.
As an aside, how do you get your boy children to actually brush their long hair? We just had to cut Shea's because he had developed dread locks due to his lackluster brushing.
Ah, yes. I BRUSH HIS HAIR. Often. And I cut out the snarls from his nervous habit of twirling. Good stuff...
Sometimes i think low expectations are the key to eternal happiness.
You all are going to have a great time.
For some reason, I was having problems accessing your site, but I'm here now! I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and Justin and his BIG day. BTW - I think you are a totally awesome mom for taking Justin on a trip. He's going to look back on it forever from now and love, love, love you for it!
That was a great video, and I'm glad he found the excitement.
Hope you guys have a great time.
Happy Birthday, double digit!
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