Through my Childs Eyes...

I must say, I have been to Maine hundreds of times.. Well maybe not hundreds but since I was kid. We used to go to Olde Orchard Beach and stay there, then I brought Nick there a few times and my mom and I have gone numerous times, so OK maybe close to hundred.. But I have never brought Gavin there. I knew the beauty of the ocean, the scenery and the sounds and smells of the ocean. But I guess I never just stopped and realized how truly beautiful it really is.. that is until I brought Gavin. I swear I saw that area in a whole new light. The ocean was a bit more clear, the waves a bit louder and the surronding things to do, who knew the zoo was so wonderful?

SOO many times I have heard that once you have children you see things in a different light. I used to wonder what they were talking about. Don't we see things the same? I guess not. When Gavin was running after seagulls instead of worry about them pooping on my head, I took pictures. When we picked up a shell and a crab popped out, instead of vowing never to go back I laughed about it and made a memory.

Everytime I go on a trip I keep thinking to myself now THIS is going to be th best vacation I have ever been on. But they just keep getting better and better. Even before Gavin I had GREAT vacations. Grand Canyon, Disney, Atlantic City, Ireland (Yes, I am lucky to have traveled so much) But now I cannot wait to go back again to all these places I have been to see them through Gavins eyes. What would he think about Dumbo and the flying ride? The Ferris Wheel and the Grand Canyon? I can only imagine.

I guess the most exciting thing, Well not the most but one of the exciting things is I can act like a kid again without getting weird looks. I too can chase after seagulls, laugh at the birds as they get caught in a wave, giggle at the ducks waddling by your feet and search through the gift shop for that allusive gift you want to bring home. For Gavin it was a lobster stuffed animal and yes a stuffed animal seagull.

Everyday I enjoy going out with Gavin to see what we can find. Lets just hope he continues to enjoy going places with me.....