Anticipation

In a little less than a month we'll be heading east (that is odd. I'm used to saying WEST in that statement) to visit family. I am getting excited. I don't think we'll have as much time as I'd like, but there are a few things I'm looking forward to:

• The hot. hot. weather. (I'm pretty sure it will be lukewarm, since I want hot, but I can still hope.)
• Spending one day at the lake. Water skiing, swimming, grilled food, soda. The sound of the cows mooing from across the lake. It's just too bad we won't stay there overnight. I'd love to hear the frogs croaking, see the lightning bugs, watch the stars come out. Have a fire, some s'mores.
• The smell of Little Monster after that day at the lake. Little boy sweat, Coppertone, dirt, and lake.
• Crawling into bed, where the sheets feel ultra cool after long day of sun and fun, followed by the deep, dark, hard sleep that comes from being totally worn out.
• Reading. Grandparents will be around to keep Little Monster busy, so I'll be able to read. For fun.
• Going on a date. Not the Momma and I plan on going to a movie at least ONCE while we are there. We'll have people fighting for the rights to sit on Little Monster.
• Watching grandparent's faces as they see how much Little Monster has grown, as they see what a wonderful little boy he's become.
• Spending time with family.
• Hitting some national landmarks on the way back. I've never seen Mount Rushmore. And we've talked of visiting Yellowstone. We'll see. But, the sights we'll see on the way back, should be fun. Especially if Little Monster is up for it. He's at that age where everything intrigues him, and it could be great fun to show him some of these things.
• RUNZA!!!!! I can so totally taste that Cheese Runza, with a side of Frings. Oh, sweet, glorious wonderful fast food that tastes SO GOOD.

I'm waiting. patiently. I have a lot of stuff to do before we leave, so I have plenty to keep me busy. But, the waiting is sweet in and of itself.

What are your summer vacation plans?