When we decided to actually get a 'home' and stay in the States, I thought my packing days were over. But it seems like all I've done lately is pack, unpack, and repeat. In the last month I have done the following...
-packed for Cancun
-unpacked from Cancun
-packed Kevin to go to Colorado
-unpacked Kevin from Colorado
-packed Kevin to go to Colorado...AGAIN
-unpacked Kevin from Colorado
-packed to go to Chicago
-unpacked from Chicago
-packed Kevin to go to Buffalo...for 25 days
-and now I'm in the process of packing up for Alessia and I to go to Kevin's family's cottage next week.
And besides packing and unpacking suitcases, there is also the matter of unpacking the totes that we still haven't tackled since moving in this past September. After sitting in our garage for the last 9 months, I was really hoping they would unpack themselves...not likely.
Before Kevin left this past week, I asked him to move the totes downstairs and my goal is to have them sorted through before Kevin gets home in a few weeks. The big question is what to keep and what to throw away. As sad as it is to think about throwing away the paddles from my sorority, what am I going to do with them? And I am pretty sure we don't need to keep all the cheesy things Kevin and I made for each other over the years.
Truth be told, I should be in the basement now instead of blogging...so here I go.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Back to Reality
It's been a little over a week since we got back from Mexico...a whole 10 days since I drank mojitos all day, ate and slept when I wanted, and got pretty every night. I'm back to my reality of changing poop diapers, eating in record time, and drinking cold coffee (and I'm not talking about iced coffee). It is also safe to say that I haven't done my hair or put on makeup since we got back. I'm okay with all of this though because I love my reality.
Our vacation was definitely much needed. Kevin needed some time away from the constant hustle and bustle at work, I needed some 'me' time, and Alessia needed some time away from me to learn that I can't always be with her. Spending time with our amazing friends and meeting new people only made the vacation better.
The memories we made on the trip will forever be with us and, of course, the pictures. Those will always be there too, even the questionable ones. I'll remember the crazy rain storm we tried to wait out, but instead got stuck running through. And those raindrops felt like bullets when they hit you. I'll cherish the memory of helping Jana get ready for her wedding and watching her and Rob say 'I do". I'll unfortunately remember doing the Wobble dance more times than I can count...apparently the music in Mexico is a few years dated.
It is amazing how refreshed five days away can make you feel. I'm pretty sure it is the only way I have been able to deal with my ultra clingy girl (who obviously had a little separation anxiety while I was gone).
I'd love to make our 'vacation with friends' a trend. So, friends, start saving. And, until then, I'll have these to look at.
Our vacation was definitely much needed. Kevin needed some time away from the constant hustle and bustle at work, I needed some 'me' time, and Alessia needed some time away from me to learn that I can't always be with her. Spending time with our amazing friends and meeting new people only made the vacation better.
The memories we made on the trip will forever be with us and, of course, the pictures. Those will always be there too, even the questionable ones. I'll remember the crazy rain storm we tried to wait out, but instead got stuck running through. And those raindrops felt like bullets when they hit you. I'll cherish the memory of helping Jana get ready for her wedding and watching her and Rob say 'I do". I'll unfortunately remember doing the Wobble dance more times than I can count...apparently the music in Mexico is a few years dated.
It is amazing how refreshed five days away can make you feel. I'm pretty sure it is the only way I have been able to deal with my ultra clingy girl (who obviously had a little separation anxiety while I was gone).
I'd love to make our 'vacation with friends' a trend. So, friends, start saving. And, until then, I'll have these to look at.
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| Even though we don't get to see each other that often, I am so lucky to call these two ladies my best friends. |
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| The love of my life |
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| Five days of paradise |
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