Not Quite the Reaction We Expected

We like to take our kids on mystery vacations. We make grand plans and then spring the destination on them. This year we surprised the kids with a cruise.

We managed to get passports for everyone without raising suspicion & when it came time to pack we told them we were going to see grandma (I NEVER said we were going to St. George to see grandma-I'm pretty sneaky).

We met grandma at the airport in Salt Lake, had a layover in Atlanta (where Rob was they human jungle gym) & stayed overnight in Miami-not once did my kids ask what was going on (and yes my children are usually sharp). We got into the cruise terminal & decided to reveal the big surprise.

Me: "Guess what we're doing today kids..."

No answer...

Me: "we're going on a cruise-yeah!!"

Lauren burst into tears muttering something about the Titanic & hurricanes & dying.

Rachel looked panicked after seeing Lauren's reaction.

Hayden was just happy to bounce around.

Ben (with hands on hips & head cocked sideways): "are you telling me we AREN'T going to St. George?" Heavy sigh.

Not quite the reaction we expected when telling them we were headed to the Eastern Caribbean.

Ah well live & learn! I'll post more details & pictures soon (like once my head stops spinning from the holidays).



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