Let me list the reasons I say that...
- While my kids (little kids) hiked up the trail, I huffed and puffed after them like a steam engine.
- When my kids looked over the edge of a cliff, I rushed forward, shouting they were sure to fall off.
- I drove 3 hours to get to the beach and then only gave them 1 hour to play. Why? Because I knew there would be 3 hours to drive back.
- If I see someplace cool to go, but the kids will get bored, I avoid going, no matter how much I want to see it, because avoiding the irritating behavior is a higher reward than seeing the interesting site.
- Interesting sites now include regional artwork, vista views and educational displays.
- Cool sites are classified as places with air conditioning, not places that are hip.
- I bought ice cream cones for everyone. Then had to buy another cone for each kid, after the original cone ended up on the ground.
- When I was a young adult, I used to chat with pleasant people. When I was a teenager, I used to chat with pretty girls. Now I don't notice if there's anyone else on the beach, unless my kids are annoying them. Then I'm apologizing, not chatting.
- Old men come up and assume I'm the grandfather, not the father.
- Wouldn't it be nice to drive without any music or storybooks playing on the CD player? Quiet, precious quiet.
- My favorite part of vacation is getting home and going to sleep.
