Dad Trip Adventure: Spontaneous San Diego
If you’ve followed me for a bit, you know I’m all about family time, fun memories, and making the most out of military discounts. So when our 18th wedding anniversary rolled around, instead of planning a fancy getaway for just B and me, we decided to pack up the whole crew,including our nephew, and take off on a surprise family road trip to San Diego. The kids thought we were just going out for lunch. We kept throwing out wild guesses like “we’re going to the moon,” “Jupiter,” or “just going crazy,” which honestly wasn’t too far from the truth with how fast we had to pack. Pro tip: If you’re road-tripping with kids, grab one of those big rooftop cargo bags. Total game-changer. It freed up so much space inside the car, especially with all the chaos of beach towels, snacks, and Minecraft toys (aka bribes for potty training). Potty Training Victory Lap Special shoutout to our youngest, who’s deep in potty training. No sticker charts here, just M&Ms and Minecraft magnet blocks for...