July 19, 2007
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Family travel
Well…the kids trip to Florida is coming quickly. I admit that I’m feeling a bit disappointed to be without them on this type of trip because I have never been to Disneyworld and Epcot center. I wanted to have that experience with them. Due to the circumstances, I still feel my decision about it was right, however at the same time I’m feeling sad that I’m not going. It brings up that residual anger and resentment I feel about the current situation my life is in and the continual purposeful choices my eh has made and continues to make.
The boys and I are leaving to visit with one of my childhood friends and her children. We’re going to hang out, go to the beach, and have a fun sleepover. This was a plan that has been modified with Cody’s injury. He’s going along with us as well. He is improving – he’s made it all the way up the stairs to my daughter’s room, however I still need to give him his antibiotics and pain meds…so he’s going along for the ride. About six months ago I wanted to purchase a used Navigator because I got used to driving a large, 3-row SUV (Expedition), but with many changes, I have an Explorer now. It’s worked out well, but I miss the larger truck and I’m ready to purchase one. This time I’ll get a Navigator because I like the size of the vehicle and the elegance of the interior.
Anyway…I’ll be away from the computer for a day (gasp!)…maybe 2 (yikes) – I might have to find an Internet cafe or something. I have to be back Friday evening ’cause the kids are getting picked up early in the morning for their flight.
Sigh!
I was going to reschedule my trip to Mexico, but I can’t with Cody’s injury….
Sigh!
Maybe I’ll clean out/rearrange the garage…
Maybe I’ll set up the front bedroom so my eldest son can have it…
Maybe I’ll get some sod and work on my back yard…
Maybe I’ll go through my cabinets and get rid of old pots/pans/containers that I haven’t used for years…Sigh!
Hmmm…I’ve never been one not to enjoy times of peace and quiet. I take regular breaks away from family to refresh and recharge myself. I advocate that for mothers, fathers, parents, and caregivers…I’ve taken weekend trips away for spa trips, beach retreats, a week away to Italy…all with leaving family and children behind.
Why is this different? I know why…I just hate it.
Sigh!
Comments (7)
Maybe you’ll drive down and visit a friend one evening for lots of wine and laughs while said friend’s hubby works nights now…..
Make your SIL take you for a girl’s night out. Thirty y/o Simone. With no kids.
things will get better.,.. enjoy your time alone even if for 1 hr a day, then find somethi g to do to be around people if thats what you need.., and enjoy your sleep over.. it sounds like fun!
just cleaned out my cabinets at home and threw out old outdated food. : )
do something special for you during that time – i’m proud of you for sticking to you guns on this one. i can see that it would have been hard.
hey, just came back to look at your decor photos below! girl i love it!!!! you did awesome!!
love the style of your place too… we don’t have that cool stuff here in the midwest. : ) must be a ca thing.
It seems like a lot of resentment about your current circumstances is spilling over. I don’t blame you. Your dismay is certainly justified. However, I’m sure you will figure something out to do. You’ve always struck me as resourceful.
I know santa monica will be great! thankis for the prayers for my sis in law.. yeah her hubby pulled this crap last year when she was pregnant with their first child (her 3rd).. then things got better, they got married, and now she is pregnant again, and he is being a baby.. all the same issues.. i feel for her, but know that she’s gotta break the cycle now.. you can tell she’s not extremely happy.. ahh.. i’m rambling.. thanks for the prayers..
I love Disney World. We took the kids there the first time back in ’04, and I dreaded it, simply because I thought it would be crowded, hot and crazy. It was all those things, but all kinds of fun, too. I had been there previously in ’87, but only for a day. We went back with the family in ’05 and had a blast again! Looking forward to going back again soon. Hope you have a spectacular time!