This past week, my husband and I were vacationing with his family in the great state of Wisconsin. I feel a great affinity to this state. Beer, cheese, and cured meats all in one store? Is it sad that, if you threw in a few family members and pets who are no longer with me, that this would be my heaven? We stayed at the Wilderness on the Lake. Yes, it has a kiddie pool and is kind of a kiddie mecca, but it still maintains enough adult relaxation space for us kidless folk. You better believe that Mike went down the slide (several times). No, I don’t have pictures of him doing it. I will tell you he skinned his elbow going down the slide headfirst (maybe because it is built for 3-year-olds). We spent a lot of time relaxing at the pool, reading gossip magazines and sipping sangria. The first night we went out to dinner. They placed us in a small, private banquet room. I guess that’s what happens when you show up with a party of 8 adults and 4 kids. Parenting while dining out lesson: have Mickey’s Clubhouse ready to go on your iPhone. Works like a …

Share: