While everyone is giving three cheers for surviving their child’s first day of school today, I’m cracking open a cold one, sighing heavily and praising God that I survived my first day back from vacation.
Today started way too early and made me wish I had slept more while I was in Cabo San Lucas over the long weekend.
It was the longest I had ever been away from Lucas without hearing his voice or seeing his sweet face… four days and three nights and it was agony, even though I did have a lot of fun and was able to relax like I haven’t been able to in a long time and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my girlfriends and laughing like I was 15 again.
Almost as soon as it began, it was over.
I thought of this view at least a dozen times today.
The dog was up three times last night; 2:00 AM, 2:30 AM and then again for good at 6:00. Lucas, on the other hand, slept in until after 7:00. Go figure!
After that, I was in full throttle…. I spent half an hour on the phone arguing with the Tucson Water Company, another 20 minutes pleading with AT&T to reverse $800+ in international roaming charges I did not incur because my phone was out of commission for the four days I was away, I unpacked, did six loads of laundry, picked up and dropped off dry cleaning, made a visit to the super market with meal plans for the entire week, (what can I say, when I can’t sleep, I make lists) took Lucas to swim lessons and a toy store to buy a birthday present (was I gluten for punishment, or what?), played umpteen rounds of Go Fish and read dozens of books while Lucas sat on the potty and lastly, I made a pile of back to school items my little preschooler needs for his big day tomorrow.
There truly is nothing like coming home or being reunited with your family and routine. I live for all three.
Hugs and kisses, catching up on my weekend and theirs, sharing photos and presenting souvenirs as gifts, shaking sand out of travel bags and wringing out swimsuits and stowing away suitcases, followed by more hugs and kisses.
I couldn’t stay away from these three if I tried.
As a side note, I am very proud of Lucas, he (almost) made it through the entire day today in underwear. My head is of course pounding from hearing myself ask, “Do you have to use the potty?” 900 times and I’m only mad at myself for his one accident.
I’d say I earned uno mas cerveza.
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Welcome home, girl! looks like a fabulous vacation, a busy homecoming, and a big day tomorrow! I’d say your cerveza is well earned, indeed! 🙂
I am happy to report that I am now completely back into the swing of things. xo
I just got tired reading all that you had to do! Glad you had an awesome time, and glad you’re home with your loved ones.
May Lucas have a awesome first day at school!
It was a very busy day, even for me. Happy to be home and back into our routine.
Welcome back, and wow that’s a full first day back!
(Also? Go Lucas!!)
I don’t know why I always feel like I have to hot the ground running, but my week definitely mellowed (thank goodness!).
Vacations when the kids are small are tough. You need the break so badly, yet you miss them after a few hours! Also, re-entry after being gone is a bitch – a well deserved cerveza for sure.
Thanks, Poppy! Things are pretty much back to normal now and I’m counting the days until my next escape. 🙂
Okay… I am truly lame! I can’t get all of that done in a weekend let alone a day!
Every day gets better when it comes to potty training! Andrew is 2 1/2 and he’s been using the potty for a little while now and only wears a pull up when he sleeps… just in case! Most of the time he wakes up dry though.
All I can say is, I’m super anal and uber organized and can’t ever sit still. I run myself ragged sometimes and it’s not a good way to be.
As far as the potty training… as of today, we’ve had two pees in the potty and three (!) poops in underwear. Sigh.
Welcome back from vacation. Sometimes it’s like we need a vacation from our vacation when we get back home.
Cheers to uno mas cerveza.
Exactly! You totally *get* it.
I’ve been hoe four days now and it’s safe to say I’m back into the swing of things.
mmmmm…cerveza! Sounds like a great trip, but an even better reunion with your boys!