I heard today that my older brother left for Arkansas to begin vacation. I began pondering what a new father would bring with his family to entertain their 4 month old daughter on an out-of-state vacation.
Our packing lists were usually made by Heather...down to the very last detail. Noticeably absent was anything of mine. In general it seems like we took a pack and play, a stroller, a swing...a few toys. We probably took their high-chairs, too. In fact, there was rarely room for any of my stuff.
Then I spoke to my sister and learned of my older brother's packing list. I think the pictures will suffice. Needless to say, he was a bit reluctant to leave any of his things behind and pictured below are three of them. Not pictured are 4-6 sweaters, a kayak, a life-preserver, a pair of roller skates, an old skateboard, his old military uniform, a children's "pirate pistol" (which was not for McKennah), an expresso machine, his poker chips and gambling outfit, and some scuba equipment.
Below are three items that were in the car prior to their departure. I'll let you guess which one Kim insisted that he leave behind so that they could get their 4 month old daugther into the car. (It seems the car was overpacked and left her no room.)
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Jeff and I are sitting laughing our heads off! Good one, El.
You need to go call Aaron and tell him to check this out...
"My daddy wanted me to be snuggled safely during our trip...that's why he surrounded me with bags of whitewater kayak gear, crates of mountain biking parts, and two new bike tires. He wasn't able to fit the step ladder into the car and worried that he might fall off the car top like his Dad did back in 1980 when the family was packing for SC and he broke his glasses. By the way, that was the night my Daddy hit his first and only homerun in T-ball." (the sins of the Father are often visited upon the son)--Makennah Vann
Clever bit of chicanery..
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