Cheap Family Escape

Summer has always been my favorite season. It is especially fun now that I have a child of my own. Sure being out of school was exciting, but the best memories I have about my childhood summers, involve a drive in theater. We've already gone three times this season and it's only July 1st. While George could care less about going to the movies (he's a home body) Dorian and I enjoy grabbing a pizza, getting some popcorn and soda at the theater, and parking backwards in The Tank (our 1989 chevy suburban) with the tail gait down and watching whatever is playing on the big screen. We not only get to see two movies for less than the price of one at the walk in theater, we get to put on our pajamas and go in public and it's totally acceptable. The large pizza cost me $5, the movies cost us $15 for three people and the popcorn and soda cost us another $10. Dinner for three and two movies for only $30 and memories that will last my son forever. George is only home on the weekends, and is often caught up in his personal to do lists that he becomes distant even when at home. The only quality time we spend with him, is often when we get him out of the house. There is nothing better than spending time with those you love, and it doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. The years go by quickly, and there is only a short time in which kids enjoy hanging out with their parents. I plan on making the best of the time we have, it's non-recoupable.