For me, having had memories of coming here as a child and getting to experience it again as a family just 7 months ago, this time, I made a very conscious decision that driving through this river meant...
1. Disconnecting form all electronics and the Internet, text messages, voicemails, emails, google searches, absolutely everything for 7 full nights... when does that ever happen?
2. Sharing experiences with the kids that our normal, busy lives don't often allow for... like one-on-one time, playing cards, sitting together and talking while eating popcorn or laying in a hammock...
3. Making a concerted effort to actually experience every single thing along side my children, not from sitting on the edge, or watching from afar or close by but rather actually being in there with them. Before leaving, I wrote down...
"I will do everything I can that is even potentially scary, with my kids, without hesitation. I will not allow fear or the status quo, complacency or the need to do my hair or makeup to get in the way. I don't want to allow Blake or other people to be the only ones to experience exciting things with Carter, Addison and Delaney. I want to make those precious memories. I will step out of my comfort zone and jump in Blue Hole, zip line, rock wall climb, swing over a river, rappel and even get on the dance floor if they want me to."
4. I will get up early and stay up late for the sake of memories and fun, if the kids want to. I can sleep once we are home if I am tired!
5. I will take advantage of the very unique freedom and safety of this oasis on the Frio, to allow the 3 kids' freedom to go and explore as they please. I will allow them a week to decide when they go to bed or if they want to go some where, where we are not.
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