It has been almost 2 weeks since I posted last- we were in Palm Springs for one full, glorious week free of dust, noise, and chaos! It was wonderful! 
We played at the pool 
(SIDE NOTE:Avery got her first bee sting in the water- she was a complete trooper and didn't even cry...see first picture),
took naps in the hammock, 
enjoyed the warm weather,
took advantage of the local attractions (such as the Children's Discovery Museum),
enjoyed just hanging out in our room(s) (which combined were bigger than our first apartment and MUCH bigger than the 2 rooms that we are currently living in), ate yummy food (there is a Roy's in Palm Springs, which is our very favorite restaurant), and just enjoyed our time together.
We played at the pool 
(SIDE NOTE:Avery got her first bee sting in the water- she was a complete trooper and didn't even cry...see first picture),
took naps in the hammock, 
enjoyed the warm weather,
took advantage of the local attractions (such as the Children's Discovery Museum),
enjoyed just hanging out in our room(s) (which combined were bigger than our first apartment and MUCH bigger than the 2 rooms that we are currently living in), ate yummy food (there is a Roy's in Palm Springs, which is our very favorite restaurant), and just enjoyed our time together. But, as all good things do, our vacation had to come to an end! We returned home to a torn out kitchen,
a HUGE HOLE open to the elements (which is apparently an open invitation for bats),
and newly discovered foundation issues! Fun, fun, fun!!!
a HUGE HOLE open to the elements (which is apparently an open invitation for bats),
and newly discovered foundation issues! Fun, fun, fun!!! It has taken me another week or so since we have been home to get my feet back under me (it usually does after being away, but the recovery time is exacerbated by the remodel). For two weeks, Paul's parents are out of town, so we have their home to retreat to. It is amazing to me how much I can actually get done in a functioning household. The kids get fed real meals (not snacks on the run), laundry gets done, the girls get naps, everyone is happier, dinner is made, toys get picked up, the house gets cleaned, and there is even time for a project or a blog post. Amazing! Maybe I am NOT a complete failure as a woman, wife, and mother (as I have been feeling lately)- maybe it is just the current state of my house (for the past year) that has been interfering with my routine, schedule, and productivity!!! There is hope for me yet! Paul's parents come home next week, so I will have to (reluctantly) give their home back to them and return to my own house of chaos. But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Things are moving forward- a few more months and I might have a functioning household of my own! What a treat that will be!
7 comments:
The first set of pictures...looks like you had a blast, second set,well, does not looks so fun!
welcome back to the real world! i was so glad to see your new post, and the pics you sent are soooooo cute. you've been taking some amazing ones! btw, i know this cute little place in Cedar Hills you could stay if you needed to get away again! XOXO
That sounds like a wonderful week. You are such a great woman! It really is your house being in upheaval that makes it hard to keep things on track like you want. It's going to be so nice when your house it done! Can't wait to see it!
Love you miss...wish i was there to help:) Maybe when I get into medical school I will come down for a bit! You're the best older sister a boy (man) :) could have! Love you.
great pics, i need a vacation!
Oh my goodness, I can't believe your kitchen...or empty void that will be a kitchen! How will you cook our Dream Dinners!! I'm sure the end product will make it all worth the while! Palm Springs looked like a blast!
Have fun at your parents house!
Sarah
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