Gently down the stream

In parenting, as in life, it's important to keep your priorities straight. In this family, we place a high priority on fun, and on the great outdoors.

So we sold the formal dining room set, and put the money toward a kayak that makes having fun and enjoying nature a two-for-one deal. It's kind of hard to miss my beautiful china cabinet when Caleb and his dad get to have such a good time after dinner. And spotting turtles and frogs up close and personal is a whole lot more fun than a fancy dinner anyway.

I'm realizing my kids have a pretty good life.