Had to laugh (very quietly!)

[decaff38]

I am trying to get my training for the 1/2 marathon up to speed. Pretty slow (20 minute miles now) and not the most consistant but I got some new motivation today from my 16 year old daughter. I am planning this trip for 9 days ( 7 at WDW and 4 at US) as a surprise to my family. My 25 year old son is graduating next May from Nursing school , 15 year old is getting her permit, and 17 year old is A student. None of them know anything.I've made hotel reservations and bought US passes already. Anyway, we have never just gone on a family trip. It is always to see family or class reunions. She asked if we were going to Montana next summer for Dad reunion. I said yes. She then proceeded to inform me that that is not a vacation but if we went to Mexico or Florida like everyone else , it would be a vacation. Then Extreme home Make over came on the TV and the famiy was sent to WDW while they fixed their house. She turned to me and said"See what I mean, everyone goes but us!!" When she left the room I laughed to my self for a long time. They also don't know that I'm running the half. This is the best secret I've ever had!! Need to keep up the training so that I'm ready!!

 

[July]

That is so cool.

July

 

[ZerasPride]

What a sweet story! They will have such a great time. You are a wonderful parent to plan this trip for them!!!!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

How fun! They are in for a big surprise!

 

[MelanieC]

They are going to be so excited when they find out. I don't know if I could keep a secret like that. I think the not telling them would kill me.

I bet you had the biggest smile when she was saying that to you.

 

[Auntmeme]

Yippie for you!

Your kids are going to flip

 

[trola2]

So do they know you are training for the 1/2 marathon? We did a surprise t rip for our last trip. It was awesome. Sounds like you are going to have a blast!!

~~Beth

 

[decaff38]

No, I haven't told them anything. I don't think they can tell yet. I haven't really gotten into my training full throttle yet. Am hoping I can get in the groove this next week. They will think that I'm just trying to get in shape. I really like that surprise for them . They will be so impressed.

 

[wilderness01]

Have a great time. That is a nice time of year to go.