Reflections and Recovery

Picked up Fynn on Sunday and headed home to KC. We were both exhausted. Fynn laid down and has barely left this position. I had to work Monday and it was a struggle to stay alert and focused but I did it and actually got some work done! Tuesday was better and Wednesday I ventured out to the store to get some food supplies. Today, Thursday, I feel like a normal person with rest and food and now for the vacation reflections.

All in all it was a great vacation. I never mind the drive either way and always anxious to get to the destination. I did a lot of the driving on the way home, because actually it felt good! I like to drive and could have the seat pushed back a little more then sitting in the passenger side were I felt really cramped so my mom could have a little room behind me. I hope it didn't make anyone mad that I drove so much - maybe Chris, but she did say she had to drive all the time and enjoyed not having to do it all the time, so maybe she could just relax and enjoy the scenery.

Contrary to what many thought, we had a beautiful day for travel. the sky was clear and roads were not too busy. We did not meet the rain until we were about 2 hours from home. It was touch and go as to what roads were passable from time to time because of the flooding in the area. Thank goodness we had Uncle Don on the weather station to help us through!

As you read during the week, I spend lots of time on the beach reading and just enjoying the water, it is my absolute favorite thing to do. Did a little shopping in the evenings with the girls and only cooked a few meals. Sometimes the noise level of the condo was way too much for me to deal with - so I headed for room and closed the door and then the sounds were just right. My mom needed the TV turned up so she could hear, David and Shelly have really load voices and a 3 year old who they talk to non stop. Geri and Chris talked whenever they could get the other two to be quiet for a minute and everyone talked over the TV! it was crazy at times.

We did play evening games as much this year as last, not sure why...more talking I guess or something. The big event was the cakes. On day one Shelly brought us a fabulous cake and we raved about how fabulous it was and it was gone in 24hours. So on day 4 Shelly brought another one that was about 3 times bigger then the one previous and so we had this huge cake that took up half the space in the fridge....no problem now we can eat out more and come home for dessert. It was a ton of fun and everyone left not wanting any cake until next year.