We Rode at Dawn | Surprise Cruise!

We Rode at Dawn!

by Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com

So we rode at dawn. We wanted to be out of the house by 5:30am but it was more like 6. As we started the journey, still on the street, I asked the kids to take turns praying for our trip. Gia prayed. Max prayed. Then I said, ‘Thank you, Lord for safe travel down to West Palm, and then on to the cruise ship…’ and I paused and waited and looked in the rearview mirror. It took a while to buffer lol but Max looked up and said, ‘wait… whattttt?!’ I finished the prayer and he said, ‘Mom, we need to talk!’

About a month ago, I asked the kiddos if they wanted to cruise for Thanksgiving because a deal popped up in my inbox. I just knew they’d be super excited- Max was, but Gia was going on about the poop cruise and the Titanic. I assured her this wasn’t transatlantic travel lol and that it would be short- like 5 days, and because we live in Florida, getting to and from the port is super easy. I tried to bribe her with the food and unlimited ice cream, but she nixed the idea, and life went on.

Last week my mom brought it up in front of her, asking me if we had decided to go, and Gia looked at me and said in GenZ-jaded-on-everything speak, ‘if you find another deal… I wouldn’t mind.’ So I found another deal and booked the same day! I wanted to keep it a secret, but wanted to triple-check with her in case she wouldn’t board said ship.

I could see the light in her eyes, actual excitement (!!!) and we decided to keep it from Max. Because surprises are our favorite lol! He was begging yesterday to go to my sister’s house in West Palm Beach even though her and her family (new baby Bry, and hubby P) would be in St. Louis, MO for Thanksgiving.

My parents were going to be keeping their dog, Ziggy, and Max wanted to keep them company- he said, ‘Grandpa is going to forget to bless his food and it will just be like a regular lunch instead of Thanksgiving.’ lol So Gia and I agreed to travel to West Palm for Thanksgiving, knowing we would journey on further. He got a double surprise, because when we arrived this morning, my sis and fam were still in town! They leave tomorrow. So it’s joy all around. We are on our way to an outlet mall to get Max fresh for the trip. Gia was already extra-ready, doing fashion shows for me last night while Max was distracted by Roblox.

I love you! Check in soon!
nik

p.s. I’m in athleisure… looking for any opportunity to get them miles in! I did 9 yesterday, and my foot was so sore last night, I couldn’t put pressure on it. It’s normal again. Should I go?!

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