Gypsy, that's so bizarre! I grew up in Omaha!! Been to Iowa TONS of times. My aunt & cousins lived in Red Oak and I'd stay there every summer for a couple weeks.
Why don't you try finding a teen you trust from church or a friend's kid. They'd love the time away from their parents and you could get away. Or, this year - tell hubby and kids to stay home and take off by yourself!
Come to Louisiana! I'll put you up here and you'll still get plenty of sloppy dog kisses.
Omaha huh?...I love the zoo there!...My hubby grew up in Harlan, Iowa but when his mom & dad divorced his dad remarried & moved to Council Bluffs...When I used to go on vacation...lol
...I would go to C.B. & we'd venture over to Ohmaha & go out while his dad & step mom watched the kids...This year actually Randy stayed home on his vacation & his mom & step dad came here...So, that was o.k. except they were here a week out of his 9 days off...I would have liked to have him all to myself...I am so greedy...lol..
.As far as having a teenager stay here to watch my critters...I just can't do it...I trust very few people with their care & I remember how I was as a teenager.
LOL!...I have pretty much decided I just am never going anywhere again especially now that I have Samson & Arwen will be coming...I don't feel put out in the slightest however!
My whole life has been dedicated to my family & critters...It was a desision I made & though I get a bit grumpy at times I really wouldn't have it any other way!...Truthfully, I like staying home...We camp for a couple of days each summer & that's enough for me!...There's lots of people out there in the world & they annoy me...lol!...However, I must say that your invite to Lousiana sounds nice...Maybe one day I'll be able to do something like that when Randy retires...lol!