On vacation, you get mnms and t.v. on the airplane and French fries and chocolate ice-cream at every meal. Sometimes in between.

At Legoland, you can drive your own car, just for kids, with no grown-ups. You can also go in a boat and see Little Red Riding Hood and her wolf; the three pigs and their wolf; Jack and his giant; and even Hansel and Gretel (of infamy) and the house they took a bite of.

The best part of the zoo is picking up leaves on the path. The flamingos are also fabulous. But don't forget the French fries.

The best part of Seaworld is holding hands and skipping with Miriam. Good French fries too.

If Aunt Julia does not feel like throttling you by the end of the day, you can get a stamped penny. And then you can worry that you've lost it while we are on the freeway.

Anywhere Miriam goes is a great place to be.