August 25: Surprise!!!

With the kids summer nearing its end, my son starting at a new school, and my daughter absolutely dreading the return to school, my wife and I wanted to do something really special as a family to end the summer with a blast. So, this evening, we surprised both kids with the announcement that we were going to spend the next 5 days at the Universal Studios Resort in Orlando! We had booked the trip about a month and a half ago, but we kept the entire vacation a secret from the kids; often finding ourselves the culprits of several little white lies in the process (but it was well worth it!). Ironically, the kids didn't believe us at first. They just kind of looked at us like "yeah, right, Mom and Dad". In fact, it wasn't until we started packing after dinner that I think they finally realized we weren't just pulling a fast one on them. Even then, I think they still have their doubts we are going to Florida. I guess we'll have to wait until we arrive at the airport and board the plane tomorrow morning to see the reaction we were expecting this evening. Bummer.