Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Much Needed Alone Time

Coming to Ocean Isle Beach is always a special time for me and my family. This year's visit will go down as the best one yet. With the hustle and bustle of work, soccer games, chores around the house, Ocean Isle Beach has always been an escape from normal life. Spending a week with my wife and kids is a great time, but it can be stressful. Sometimes when we have these family vacations, we forget we are not used to spending 24/7 with our wife and kids, and they are certainly not used to spending so much time with Dad. We often feel let down when our time together just doesn't live up to the expectations.

This week, I discovered something I haven't experienced in such a long time, alone time with my wife. It was an escape from cell phones, soccer games, and the hassles of work. Kid-Sitters made it all possible. We are like most parents and have a hard time trusting others with our kids, and have always felt guilty leaving our kids with someone else while we enjoy ourselves. The combination of being away at Ocean Isle Beach and Kid-Sitters, I was able to just walk on the beach with my wife, have dinner, and relax on the balcony of our vacation rental home. I have forgotten how lovely my wife is and how much I need and cherish her. I've learned to take the time and re-kindle the flame that really never goes out, it just gets obstructed by life.

After our "night out" the rest of the vacation was truly a family blessing, and we left Ocean Isle Beach fulfilled. I thank Ocean Isle Beach, my family, and Kid-Sitters for the best vacation I ever had. Just remember to take the time to "smell the roses." You might be surprised to learn that "rose" lives in your home everyday, and I proudly call her my wife! Check out Kid-Sitters.... you, your wife, and kids will be glad you did!


Signed,

Ocean Isle Beach on my brain, and now in my heart

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