My ex and I divorced 5 years ago and we had two very young sons. She fled the state with my kids and I rarely get to see them. Maybe once a year for holidays?

"What's so upbeat about this?!" I hear some of you asking.

Well, last Saturday/Sunday, after driving 18 hours round-trip, I got home with my boys in tow and I'm going to get to spend the summer with them.

On top of that, they live in a little "spit and miss it" town in Missouri. I, on the other hand, have Sea World, Six Flags, and huge water parks at my disposal. All of these will be firsts for them, and I get to experience it with them.

It's an amazing feeling. Just thought I would share. :)