I knew I needed a break. A long year, a new baby, a move, trying to get our new house settled (it still isn't), young children all day everyday, young children shopping with me, young children cooking meals with me - sometimes attached to me, Christmas shopping/wrapping/baking with young children, poop on the walls, paint and nailpolish ALL OVER the carpet, etc... A little time to hear quiet...a little time to do something that interests me (besides playing with my beautiful children of course)...a little time to interact with adults...some time for me. Perhaps that sounds selfish, but the stay-at-home mom with 3+ young children would understand. I met several moms during and after my trip that want and need some time away, but guilt is overwhelming them. Meanwhile, they are overtired, stressed, un-inspired, un-happy, etc...
I am really grateful to John for his support - from the moment the idea came out of my mouth. He did such a wonderful job with the boys and they are better too - for the quality time together!
Anyway, below are the pictures from my trip. I chose Puerto Rico after my plans to Buenos Aires fell through. That's another story, but I was able to re-book and I could still practice my Spanish in Puerto Rico and I didn't have to re-pack my suitcase.
I'm please to say that my time away worked. I came home happy and relaxed. Since returning, I have spent literally hours at a time playing with the boys - something I haven't done in a long time. I dance in the kitchen with Luke, I wrestle and tickle with Joshua, and I can't get enough of Jack!!! John is happy to see me happy and inspired again. I don't give him the sad, pleading eyes anymore when he leaves me and the children. :-) We've decided not to work at night and get to bed early. We were getting so tired we would just stare at each other the last few weeks of December. And, I'm excited to say - we're already planning a little time away during the Spring...together!
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