And, then, lo and behold, this morning comes, and my children awake - and they are SO PERFECT. Yes, all of the frustration of willful children/out-of-control mom that occurred the Friday before we left was long gone. My son was so sweet, polite, endearing even at 7 in the morning. There was no arguing between them at all - I know the honeymoon will be short-lived, but how rewarding to return to!
So, despite all the pangings to see the kids, the singing over the cell phone in a public mall to comfort my daughter, and the crying during movie previews when it showed a scene of a child growing up too fast - we did have a FANTASTIC time. Too much food, too much spending, too much sun, too little exercise - but isn't that what vacations are all about? As expected, we loved our time hanging out with Travis and Stephie - overall, the trip exceeded even my lofty expectations.
A big thanks to all who made our get-away possible. Thanks substitute-mommy Aunt Chele, Lisa, Mike, Nancy, the Meyers for everyone covering our duties. The trip was wonderful, but it's so good to be back.....
(view at the pool)
(part of the eating too much at a restaurant in downtown Palm Springs)
(John and I at TGIFridays)
(the view from the balcony of our room)
2 comments:
I gotta ditto "justme". You are such a beautiful family. I was feeling the pangs of missing the children as I was reading your post. Isn't that a nice feeling, though? You and John are role models of how everything is in moderation to make a wonderful, fun and balanced home life.
Thanks!
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