Describe your most memorable vacation. – That is a tough question from the daily writing prompt.
I sat here for a few minutes bouncing from memory to memory of past vacations. And for the life of me I can’t place one above another.
So, I’ll describe this coming vacation hopes and possible memories. My better half, my children and grandchildren together for a week at the beach. I get to play with the 3- and 6-year-old in the mornings and hold an infant after she’s been fed and is in good spirits.
I get to see my children without the constant stresses they have when at home, working and endlessly busy. Maybe some relaxed conversations together, catching up or just sitting quietly watching the kids play. Out sitting on the porch watching the sunset over the bay.
Sharing mealtimes and my son telling me to chew quieter and listen to laughter. Going to the beach and pool during the days, sometimes together, sometimes not, which is fine. Walking the boardwalks and watching the children play games and then me getting interested and playing along with them side by side.
Maybe going on an amusement ride or two with the little ones. Hitting the kids favorite candy stores and trinket shops. Everyone picking lunch and dinner spots to go. Playing miniature golf.
Most mornings I’m up before sunrise and out to take photos before everyone gets up. Finishing at least one night with my favorite ice cream stand.
Eating crabs, working on my tan, pushing my feet into the sand. Standing at the inlet watching the fishing fleet go out in the morning or come in from the day’s catch.
Taking walks on the beach or along the back streets looking over the bay and wildlife. Looking for shells for the grandkids or pointing out dolphins swimming by.
Watching my family grow older, happier and getting to absorb them the whole week will always be my most memorable vacation, no matter which trip it is.
