I'll have to post pics later, but for now a brief summary will have to do. We are currently in New Mexico and daddy just arrived last night. The boys were so happy to see him! I was too. Benjamin has had such a great time here. Amma and Papa bought them so many toys, it is like Christmas in July. Cars, cars, and more cars with a truck or two thrown in. Benjamin has also enjoyed playing in the "pool" with his floaties and new boat toys. He has enjoyed it so much that he refuses to get out. I find myself saying, "if you can't get out when we ask you to, you can't go swimming anymore". Yeah, right! I wonder how many parents have said that over and over again, only to go back on it the very next day.
The beach was nice, but not quite as relaxing as I remember. In all of my 36 beach-going years, I believe this is the first one where I never really got in to it and felt beachy. Something about not sleeping well and having the two boys, going back and forth between naps and bathing suits, seemed to take my focus away from experiencing the now of the crashing waves and squaking seagulls. I feel quite sure I will get back some day, I just do miss it. However, it was nice seeing Evan stick sand and seaweed in his mouth with gusto and Benjamin feeling confident in the pool with his floaties. He's even been getting the water on his face when he jumps in (by himself!). Yay!
So I have been fully introduced to "vacationing" with two kiddos. Let me tell you, its a lot of work! The silver lining would be the fun that your kids have and the new things that they get to see. There are also those moments. You know, the ones where you finally get to relax and have a glass of wine before hitting the pillow at 10pm sharp :)
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