What to Wear?

So I abandoned my blog ... ah well, you know how it is. You open an account, start something new, then totally forget about it the next day for the next couple of years. Stuff happens.

So, now I'll do something practical with my blog. The big family event this year, of course, is Arbor Day. After that, we've got the big voyage to Disney World. So, to help with planning, and to generate some enthusiasm from the reluctant children going on this trip, I'll use this blog as an aid.

And, the first topic in this re-purposed blog: proper clothing!

It's not as simple as it sounds though. First off, children need to shed their natural inclination for ties and blazers. I know I had trouble with this as a child, and it's only natural to see the same behavior in my kids. So, sorry guys and girls ... no dress clothes this time. Leave your petticoats and frocks behind.

Keep in mind, we'll be in Florida in June. If you've got the extra money, I highly recommend doing like Michael Jackson and hiring someone to hold an umbrella over your head while outdoors at all times. It's a little expensive, but definitely worth it.

Obviously, wearing white, or at the very least, avoiding dark clothes is what you want to do. Loose fitting, cotton shirts and shorts will help. As a kid, I hated wearing a hat, but I highly recommend doing so. It'll keep the sun off your head and the glare out of your eyes.

Sunscreen is another necessary item. Splurge for the oil-free, non-greasy stuff ... you're gonna sweat buckets, and the cheap stuff can get into your eyes. Take some time with the sunscreen. You definitely don't want a sunburn on your first outing in the vacation.

Try to avoid cotton socks, if possible. You definitely want to wear socks & comfy, broken-in shoes with good cushion. But, cotton soaks up moisture and that'll make it easier to get blisters. Go for socks you'd buy for working out in or running. They will help wick sweat off your feet. And, of course, go for the white socks. You want to reflect as much of that sunlight off your body as humanely possible (see the above post about hiring the umbrella man again).

That's it for this post. Next time, I'll write about something a little more interesting.