We are spending Thanksgiving week at my family’s summer home in Rhode Island. My husband and I honeymooned here 14 years ago this month which was the last time we were up here off season.
On that trip, we took a hike to the end of a spit of beach called Napatree Point and found an abandoned fort. It was a really neat spot with deteriorating gun turrets, metal rung ladders and beautiful views in every direction. The other day, we took our kids to the same spot. It was a bit of a walk on a brisk fall day but with a little encouragement, we all made it. The kids were so excited when we climbed up a steep sand dune to find the old fort spread out in front of us. They ran around exploring every nook and cranny of the concrete structure — scrambling down the ladders and peering into dark, cavernous rooms.
As I watched, I thought about how fast time passes and how much things change. It didn’t seem so long ago that Chris and I were there, just starting out our life together. Fourteen years later, there are six of us. Who knew what an adventure our life together would be?