Comments on: Sante Fe: What We Think They Will Like

By: Daphne

Daphne — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:43:23 +0000

very true PB. sometimes I wonder why we are saying “over here, look at this.” hard to stay that “zen”
and yes, one of the things I like about legoland is they sell espresso!!

By: PB Rippey

PB Rippey — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:28:39 +0000

Yes, just following is such good advice! I did that at the zoo yesterday. For 2 hours I followed my toddler and let him dictate his interests, whether a colored brick on the fountain, the fencing of the petting zoo, the speakers out of which cricket sounds were coming, or not the gorilla right there behind the glass, but the cold cement framing the glass……..much, much nicer to follow.

By: Estelle

Estelle — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:17:23 +0000

Oh, I love this story. I can so relate to most every detail. Sounds like you guys ended up having a really special time away as a family. Good for you. You deserve it.

By: Beth Lee

Beth Lee — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:10:06 +0000

Truly, why don’t kids’ museums have better coffee? I just don’t understand this. Charge me whatever, I JUST WANT GOOD COFFEE. I will stay here longer, come more frequently, spend more money, buy more of your gift store items – if you just have good coffee.

By: Daphne

Daphne — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:10:08 +0000

Yes, loved your hometown. given the chance, whey wouldn’t someone live there?

Thanks Alexandra. My legs do look good except for two gashes I have on the front of the right leg from falling down when I was carrying Rex.
my cross to bear is my “arm acne” scars from pregnancy. might need to get it lasered.

Wendy, I know, dads and daughters get to me too!

By: Maggita

Maggita — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:26:29 +0000

I’m so excited you went to my hometown! The aspens are one of my favorite spots. Glad you enjoyed it.

By: jo

jo — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:34:30 +0000

so sweet, the pic of them dancing.

reminds me of an article by harry connick jr i loved and saved……

http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/aha/rys_omag_200401_aha

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:20:26 +0000

First of all, your legs look great.

Second of all, as a mom to 2 girls I got all weepy when I read about Viv asking to dance with her dad. There is something so special about those moments, and when I see my girls spontaneously grant their papa with a smooch or a smile (or in Mark’s case, a tango), I just about burst with happiness.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:55:06 +0000

Isn’t that what children teach us, to live in the moment, to get lost in the moment of it all.

They teach us so many lovely things.

It may be a family vacation to you and Mark, but it’ll be a strong memory to Viv. Just think how strong your visuals are from your childhood. They’re BIG.

You done good, Daphne, and your legs look great. Not a vein in sight, unlike my legs that look like a road map. How do you do it?

So many blessings that are coming out of your life from all this, like the friends you have. How fortunate to have a place in Santa Fe to go to, and you probably wouldn’t have gone if it weren’t for not being able to go to Europe.

Yes, it’s so sad what happened, but you are making the lemonade, honey. Great job teaching resiliency to your kids. Really great.