YIPPIE!!

We've talked about it, but then again we talk about alot of things. We hoped it would work out, but then again sometimes it doesn't. We take baby steps by requesting leave, but then stop the planning right then and there till last minute.....

We're going to Thailand!!

I am now officially excited! It's been a trip in the works for a while now but we could never commit to reservations. Researching the pros/cons, looking at 179 different hotel websites, google earthing the entire country to see locations, reading, talking to friends..... and then we did nothing.

Let me tell you a little something it's taken me almost 17 years to learn about my husband. He will sit on a idea for YEARS before making sure it's the best one, best time, and absolutely the best price. I have never seen a person read ebay listings so intently he actually remembers if the buyer is relisting an item or using a different posting name. He knew every online store's price by memory of cameras, lenses, and warranty information. Keith will shop in a mall all day long buying nothing so he can go home and compare prices and reviews before making a purchase. There isn't too much impulse buying with him. He knows what he wants, and he hardly ever settles for less than the best. It's a quality I've loved about him and his determination to get it. The best deal his YEARS of researching has gotten him..... ME! I kinda tease. Eight years before we got married, I'm just sayin. The writing was on the wall.

BUT today he made reservations! We have the tickets, hotels, and an itinerary made. I can't tell what has me so giddy (A) This is our first flying-family vacation! (B) The beaches are gorgeous (C) My skin will once again be able to absorb vitamin D!!! (D) Thai food is much better than Korean food (E) we'll temporarily be out of solitary apartment confinement (did you know it was 5 degrees this morning, not including the wind chill when I walked Cole down in the pitch dark to the bus stop?)

Speaking of, NO SCHOOL TOMORROW! I am so excited because it means no bus stop drop off before the sun rises. If you ask Cole why he has a four day weekend, he will tell you because it's "Marther Luther King's Birthday". Marther.... I love it.

Tonight Brad was pretty grumpy so I sent him to his room where he fell asleep before his 3 minute time out was finished. It was close to bed time so I left him there. Cole and I picked up and decided to watch a movie together. He cuddled with me on the couch and he spread his blanket over my legs. He talked through the whole movie about what he thought was funny and for about 59 minutes of the 110 minute movie, he had his little arm propped way up around my neck. It was As Good As It Gets.