Anyone want to join me somewhere warm? I am exhausted, emotionally and physically. I've been working a lot, and with the Easter holiday tossed in there I've run myself ragged.
There is no rest for the wicked though. I have a full work week ahead of me as well as a doctor appt for Lady Bug, an appt to get my snow tires removed, a get together at my girlfriend's house, a therapy appointment, a sleepover at my house for my 3 nieces, and I REALLY need to get my ass in gear and exercise more regularly!
Whew... I want to say "the hell with it" and run off to some tropical island for a week of sleeping in, adult beverages, and dirty hotel sex!
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Disney Recap
Well we made it back safe and sound. The weather held up for the first three days, but day four had record breaking rains, floods, and lightening storms. We stayed the whole day in the parks, but it was wet, cold, and we all looked more than a little pathetic. It took three hours in the hotel clothes dryers to get our shoes dry enough to wear the next day.
All in all it was a good trip. We laughed, and the kids and I spent some much needed time together. Traveling with four children is a unique challenge. We did pretty well, especially once I chilled out a bit and just decided to go with the flow, as the saying goes. I had to relinquish a little control, and let thing happen in a more organic way. It was impossible to stick to my "list" and I was making us all nuts so I had to just loosen up. It was good for me - and the kids!
I packed my camera and took a few hundred shots - but I had the most fun with the video camera built into my iPhone. I kinda have a love affair with my new phone anyway... but the ability to take video of the kids on the rides just rocks!
Plus BLT and I were able to be in frequent contact and I sent plenty of photos and video back to the grandparents too. Speaking of grandparents - my mom and day paid for the kids to do one of those Character Breakfasts in Ariel's Grotto. They LOVED it. The meal was fantastic and there was lots of personal one on one time with the characters. It was pretty fantastic!
I won't bore anyone with further details - I know looking at other people's vacation photos is about as exciting as watching paint dry, and hearing the minute details of said trip is even less thrilling! I'm happy to be home - even though work this week was exhausting - and I have lots on my mind that I want to write about when I get back into the groove of things here at home.
All in all it was a good trip. We laughed, and the kids and I spent some much needed time together. Traveling with four children is a unique challenge. We did pretty well, especially once I chilled out a bit and just decided to go with the flow, as the saying goes. I had to relinquish a little control, and let thing happen in a more organic way. It was impossible to stick to my "list" and I was making us all nuts so I had to just loosen up. It was good for me - and the kids!
I packed my camera and took a few hundred shots - but I had the most fun with the video camera built into my iPhone. I kinda have a love affair with my new phone anyway... but the ability to take video of the kids on the rides just rocks!
Plus BLT and I were able to be in frequent contact and I sent plenty of photos and video back to the grandparents too. Speaking of grandparents - my mom and day paid for the kids to do one of those Character Breakfasts in Ariel's Grotto. They LOVED it. The meal was fantastic and there was lots of personal one on one time with the characters. It was pretty fantastic!
I won't bore anyone with further details - I know looking at other people's vacation photos is about as exciting as watching paint dry, and hearing the minute details of said trip is even less thrilling! I'm happy to be home - even though work this week was exhausting - and I have lots on my mind that I want to write about when I get back into the groove of things here at home.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
On our way!
Let the adventure begin! We are currently at the airport waiting for our flight. Being the anal retentive traveler that I am I woke everyone up at 3:30 this morning and made sure we were on the road within the hour. I failed to take into account that at that time of day there is no traffic! So we arrived at the airport three hours before our flight.
We made it through security in record time because they directed us to the Family Travel line instead of the hour long standard inspection line. So that means even with a bathroom break and a stop at Starbucks we have two hours until we take off.
The two little ones are already bored and making me nuts. Wish me luck, I may need it!
We made it through security in record time because they directed us to the Family Travel line instead of the hour long standard inspection line. So that means even with a bathroom break and a stop at Starbucks we have two hours until we take off.
The two little ones are already bored and making me nuts. Wish me luck, I may need it!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Disney Bound...
Only a couple more days and the kids and I will be in Disneyland!
Four kids and one mom in the happiest place on earth... yes...I packed Tylenol. If I could get away with it I might pack Vodka!
I do have to admit though that I adore Disneyland. I love the characters, the whimsy, the rides, the nostalgia, the shopping for things to bring home to my nieces and nephews, the food, the rides... and did I mention the rides? I just love the whole package.
Not to mention the sun!! Oh Lord this pasty Irish lass is vitamin D deficient. I need some fun in the sun in the worst way. I keep checking the temperature to make sure it's still in the mid 70's. The idea of a whole day out of the wet snow and rain I have been living in for several long months is enough to make me sigh out loud.
Wish me luck. I have to finish packing and get everything ready. It's going to be a busy week!
Four kids and one mom in the happiest place on earth... yes...I packed Tylenol. If I could get away with it I might pack Vodka!
I do have to admit though that I adore Disneyland. I love the characters, the whimsy, the rides, the nostalgia, the shopping for things to bring home to my nieces and nephews, the food, the rides... and did I mention the rides? I just love the whole package.
Not to mention the sun!! Oh Lord this pasty Irish lass is vitamin D deficient. I need some fun in the sun in the worst way. I keep checking the temperature to make sure it's still in the mid 70's. The idea of a whole day out of the wet snow and rain I have been living in for several long months is enough to make me sigh out loud.
Wish me luck. I have to finish packing and get everything ready. It's going to be a busy week!
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