I’m a little late on holiday wishes, having sunk into the stupor of beach living. What day is it, anyway?
Since we weren’t there to celebrate the 4th with you, I thought I’d share a conversation that took place on that day as we came off the bay bridge into Destin, passing Destin Commons on the way to our condo. Let me say here that I am not really a mall person, and Destin Commons a mall, but it has got to be one of the prettiest malls ever. You walk around outside, and there’s music playing, and a beautiful fountain, and Panera Bread…
But I digress. The point here is that my children apparently feel the same way. Because as we pass the Commons, I hear:
Jonathan: Oooohhhh, it’s Destin Commons! I love that place.
Bryan (who, incidentally, loves all malls, not just the pretty ones): I know Jonathan. It’s like a little city inside a city.
Jonathan: I want to live in that city.
Bryan: [looks at me; obviously we have raised this child well]
Jonathan: I mean, it has everything you need. There’s food, and (gesturing towards the beach) water, and great shops. What else could you want?
