Vacation Excitement Insomnia

As I watch the clock I grow weary but not enough to fall asleep.  I look around me, there is nothing but darkness except for my bedside lamp and the sounds of the night.  Why can't I just shut my eyes and doze off like my rambunctious 4 yr old?  Not to mention the two lazy bone dogs sleeping soundly at the edge of my bed.  Mr. Sandman bring me some sleep. My excitement is somewhat over whelming for just a short weekend trip down I-10.  I just can't help it! I am excited to show my son a different part of our culture and even though he is only 4 I know that this will be a very interesting experience for him.  I am opening his eyes to new perspectives and I think that is so important to young children.  I am determined to show him things that I have seen and even things I have yet to bare witness.  My aspirations as a mother is to broaden his horizons and give him the opportunity to make his own unbiased opinions. Well, I'm off to count sheep or at least try.  I certainly need to because I will be the one driving. Good night, er, good morning all!