Monthly Archives: May 2014

Traveling With Kids – San Diego – Pools

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Pool Time For 2 My best moment was still to come. And it came, as these moments do, out of nowhere. The rest of the tour bus tour was uneventful, except for the fact that the buses were so full … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids – San Diego – Seaport Village

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Joe Cummings

The Best Place To Eat? That was the question. The Prettiest-girl-in-the-world txted Schemennis and he recommended Seaport Village, a totally redone (by the Disney people) collection of shops, parks, and restaurants. So we waited for the next tour bus to … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids – San Diego – USS Midway

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Inside the Belly Of the Beast Would the USS Midway be fun for anyone but me? In a text message, Schmennis joked – “Tell the oldest this is a ‘no fun’ area and all personnel caught having fun will be keelhauled. … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids – San Diego – Maritime Musem

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Maritime Madness Would today be the best day, yet, or the worst? Ok, let’s be honest here. It could go either way. Why? Cuz of me. See, Legoland was for the boys. Meeting the mysterious Schmennis was for the Prettiest-girl-in-the-world. … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids – San Diego – Doubletree Hotel Free Time

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Only 2 Days Left How do you find time to write? It’s been a huge challenge for me on this trip. HUGE. I want to be present for the Prettiest-girl-in-the-world and the boys so that means quality time with them … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids – San Diego – Unexpected Moments

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Seizing the Moments No pictures. This is not about pictures. The more I’m around children, the more I realize you have to jump on the moments when they occur. Teachable moments. Connecting moments. Emotional moments. Last night, the Prettiest-girl-in-the-world spent … Continue reading →

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The ‘It’ Factor

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Joe Cummings

The ‘It’ Factor.

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Traveling With Kids – San Diego – Supper Surprises

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Joe Cummings

  Breaking Bread Ok, so the boys love Denny’s. It’s safe comfort food. Plus, they get to choose stuff. They love to choose stuff. The funny thing is, though, they always choose the same thing with some very minor variations. … Continue reading →

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