Vacationing With Teens Is So Much More Relaxing Than When They Were Younger

At this very moment, I am enjoying a pedicure while my kids are home alone packing their bags for the next few days.

We are leaving for a mini- vacation tomorrow and I realized as soon as I sat down, and dipped my toe in warm water as the scent of lavender crawled up my nostrils, the reason I’m so relaxed has nothing to do with what is about to happen to my feet.

I am in a state of bliss because in less than 24 hours we will be on holiday and I am not running around in a sweaty haze (like I w...