It's been an usually chaotic few weeks and I realized the other day how desperately I need a vacation. I'm starting to be concerned that I am no longer fun to be around.
Tonight, we booked flights to go home for a family get-together at the end of May and I've decided to stay in Illinois an extra week. My only plan is not to do any work. (This will likely be difficult for me.) Other than that, I'll take life as it comes. Sleep in. Play with my nieces and my cousins. Spend time outdoors. Read a few good books. Visit my grandparents.
While my technical "home" is in Virginia (ie: my house), my real "home" is still where I grew up. It's lots of trees and open spaces. Having someone else cook my favorite meals. Sleeping with the windows open. Smells of dirt and grass and animals. Playing "just one more game" of cards even though it's late. No traffic. It's Life at five miles-an-hour. And I love it!
Even though this little break from reality isn't here yet, just buying the tickets put me in a better mood. Now that have something to look forward to, I will hopefully I'll be a tad more tolerable to my colleagues for the next 57 days. Not that I'm counting.
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Yeah!!! I'm excited we'll get to see you for more then just a quick weekend!!! My guess is that Abby will be crawling by then and I'm sure Miriam will be as lively as ever! I SOOO can't wait for open windows and lovely summer-ish weather so we can spend our days outdoors having fun!
That sounds like the perfect vacation! Hope time flies and you're back before you know it!
Does Lucy get to come?
Lucy is not coming unless someone wants to pay for her plane ticket. And, for the record, it costs more for her to fly than it does for me!
Does that mean you'll be there over Memorial Day weekend? We will also be there the 30-June 1st. Maybe we could try to get together again?
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