The joys
ByWe are home. And we are tired.
We pulled into the driveway tonight at about 8:15. We unloaded the car, I cleaned out the car entirely, cleaned out the fridge (I’m still not sure why), watered my indoor and outdoor plants, unpacked myself and the kids and started on the laundry. We put the kids to bed quite late tonight because we left the air off (purposely) while we were away. The upstairs was 89 degrees and the downstairs was 83.
It.was.hot.
So, now I sit, on my couch, my eyelids begging me to close them, but I won’t allow it because it’s still 82 degrees upstairs and I do not sleep anywhere that says anything about 82 degrees.
This past week has been so much fun. It was the perfect getaway. I can’t get over how sweet my sister, Sarah and her family are for letting us stay at her house from Tuesday to Saturday. Then yesterday we drove from Louisville to Michigan to visit my other sister, Amy, and her family. Today we went on a boat and went fishing. The kids had never been boating or fishing before. It was awesome.
This vacation was filled with many firsts…I’ll fill you in later, though.
The car that Ford asked to me to test drive? AMAZING. I can’t wait to tell you all about it. I don’t want to give it back, think they would notice if we gave them our van without air conditioning instead of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid they brought to us? Maybe. Maybe not.
Of course we ate too much. I had a grand total of 7 waffle/ice cream cones and at least three s’mores and a lot of donuts. Which equals 235 pounds gained.
Oh and Brian spent a night in the hospital.
It was quite a week, I’m telling you.
I’m looking forward to tomorrow, to catching up on laundry (thankfully I did most of it at Sarah’s before we left), grocery shopping and getting the house back in order. Racecar has surgery on Tuesday to have his adenoids removed and tubes put in his ears, so we’ll be taking it easy tomorrow.
I just wanted to check in and say “hi” and thank you for checking in on my blog. Your readership means so much to me. And thanks to Erin and Maria for helping me fill my pages with their wonderful words and meaningful thoughts.
There are blessings all around us.
I think my eyelids are winning the battle. I guess I can sleep in a room that is 82 degrees.
I can’t wait to hear all about the trip. I read Brian’s blog on the sisterhood, so I knew about his trip to the hospital. Give Racecar a hug for me. I’ll be thinking of him on Tuesday. And the waffle cones, I’m so jealous!!!
Glad you are home safe and sound.
Mmmm…waffle cones…
I am so sorry about your air! I didn’t go all the way into the house much to notice… I hope you’re cooled off by now!
So glad to have you back home!
Steph
I’m glad you all had such a great trip!
Can’t wait to see photos too.
Welcome home!! So glad your trip was wonderful, even with a trip to the ER.
Tell Racecar good luck!! I am sure he will rock it out on Tuesday!
Thanks for the update! We missed you!
I’m glad your home. It’s been a strange week with no children in the area. And I’m so glad you had a wonderful time despite Brian’s trip to the hospital. Thank God he’s okay.
I’m so glad you’re back!
If you need anything tomorrow, let me know. I have absolutely nothing going on the entire day! I hope his surgery goes smoothyl.
Welcome home, I hope all goes well tomorrow!
Glad you had so much fun! Except Brian being in the hospital. What’s that all about?!
so glad you’re home. i’ve missed you! i live in michigan. wonder how close you were to my house. my goal is always no air until july 1st. thankfully our new house is surrounded by trees and is keeping the house cool. relax and enjoy this first week home from vacation.
I love waffle cones! It sounds like it was super fun; I’m excited to see pictures!
I can’t wait to hear all the amazing stories…and of course see the pictures.
Hope everything is okay with Brian. Sounds like quite the trip! : )
Girlfriend, my air conditioning died 10 days ago. TEN days without A/C, and it’s been 100 degrees 7 out of those 10 days. I’d be thrilled with 82 degrees right about now!
Wanna know how much it costs to replace two 13-year-old A/C units in South Texas in summertime? Neither did I.
I bet you’re folding laundry now! I enjoyed your blog. There’s nothing more tedious than a long car ride with or without your children! It sounds like you handled it wonderfully:)
Glad you are home and what a great picture!!!
A very sweet boy, indeed. He will be in my prayers tomorrow.
I’m sure everything will go well with his surgery. Just know we are thinking of you and him. I think it’s going to be harder on you. It’s always harder for the parent to watch their kids go through something like this.
Great Pictures! What kind of camera do you use?
What brought you to Louisville (where I live)?