10 places I have been this winter:
1. TARGET: because who doesn’t go for a box of diapers and leave $150 later?
2. KIDD COFFEE DRIVE-THRU: because I need coffee and the car is warm.
3. WALGREENS: because this wacky weather has done a number on my sinuses.
4. WALK-IN DOCTOR: because my sinuses won.
5. CVS: because real medicine was necessary.
6. KROGER: because we run out of food too quickly.
7. CHIK-FIL-A: because who wants to make lunch every day?
8. THE GYM: because you have to start week one strong.
9. SKYLINE: because making dinner can be too much, especially if you’ve attempted a workout.
10. HOME: because why bundle up a baby if you don’t have to?
This is real life, folks.
And I not complaining. Honestly, jesting but not complaining. I know I am lucky to stay home with my sweet babe. But let’s face it, there comes a point every winter where you imagine yourself on a beach somewhere… even if you’re usually content to bunker down at home for much of the season. You can live in the coolest city in the world – and I’d say we do – but enough winter weather is enough and the sun and those tropical drinks start calling your name.
I always dream of the white sands and turquoise water of Cancun, Mexico. (Disclaimer: Not the MTV Spring Break type of scene. More the lay on the beach and binge-read mystery novels scene.) But everyone is different. Though the weather has actually been pretty mild this year, I’ve already found myself drifting to the beach on a cold and wet day. Then I began to wonder, where do other moms dream about going? Well, many a mom was polled and the results are in.
10 places Moms want to go this winter:
1. FLORIDA – Destin, Naples, Miami Beach, Orlando to name a few. Warm sun, year round swimming, Mickey and Minnie, and all the oranges you could dream of without leaving the country.
2. COSTA RICA – Umm, because whats not to love about 180 degree views, eating, and surfing? (Especially if you’re doing it in the 6 villa resort pictured below.)
3. GREECE – Delphi, Parthenon, and Acropolis. Oh, my!
4. VEGAS – No explanation needed really. Good food, good shows, good time.
5. HAWAII – Beautiful islands and fun for the whole family.
6. CROTIA – So much history. Beautiful Mediterranean waters and walled towns.
7. BELIZE – Beaches, scuba diving, sun. As they say, “You better Belize it.”
8. TAHITI – A resort over the water? Sign me up.
9. ITALY – Pizza, pasta, history, and landmarks. Yes, please.
10. THE SPA – Because a manicure and/ or pedicure can fix about anything, even on the dreariest day!