Thursday, August 6, 2009

I don't do spontaneous. I am a planner. I need time to process and think. I make no apologies for not EVER being a last minute fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kinda girl.
So imagine my panic when DH appeared home on Wednesday afternoon and said "can we (meaning me) be ready to take the kids to Niagara Falls/Marineland in about 1/2 an hour. And I'd like to surprise them!"
Yikes! My packing lists, my carefully co ordinated outfits, my multiple shoes, my household chores, my suitcase(s).... But I said "sure, just keep them busy, and you stay out of my way..." Well we were packed and on the road and kept up the surprise until we reached the Falls themselves. I tried really hard to keep my shoulders from tensing to my ears and my voice from squeaking like a too-wound watch.

The other things to consider here are that I really am uncomfortable with 401 driving, with large crowds and with not having a PLAN! No room booked? "No worries" says DH we'll find something. Something? Something (voice shrill and sqeaky!) 'cause I am not doing motel-with-someone-else's-hair-in-the-sink -- you already know about my camping issues...

The vacation was wonderful. We got a great room at a Best Western. The kids were thrilled with the surprise. I really enjoyed the whales at Marineland and Magic Mountain roller coaster. We had a great day as a family today.

I'd like to be able to say I conquered my fears and am much more flexible-see-how-it-goes after this experience. But this is not a novel -- I am still the planner, will still be uncomfortable in 4 lanes of traffic and large crowds. But once again I have reminded myself that I can do anything...(well, almost anything -- no way could I do Roach Motel!)

2 comments:

  1. KB, when I "listen" to you on the blog, I swear we could have been separated at birth. I am proud to say (too late to change after 44 years) that I too am a planner who needs time to process and think. I don't do surprises.........just ask John about the surprise cake for my birthday one year! However, I am so glad to hear that all of you had a great time!

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  2. KB, your DH sounds like mine! LOL! "We'll find 'something'?!?" How the man does not stress out, I do not know! LOL!

    BTW, thanks for the suggestion on the zenhabits.net I actually made a bookmark for that site some time ago, but haven't had a chance to check it out yet. I will for sure make time to review the Getting Started section. I have enjoyed reading your blog and plan to visit often! Best wishes!

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