This time last year, we were coming back from vacation in Destin with David's parents. We'd just concluded an awesome long weekend of eating, laying out, playing cards, and being total bums. We had frozen custard at Shakes at least three times if I remember correctly. To be fair, we also went jogging, though I don't think it was three times.
So how does all that compare to this year? Well, it took an insane amount of planning, discussion, and careful timing to get us over to David's grandparents' house in Alabama for the day on Saturday. And we may have actually taken more stuff than we packed for Florida last year! Audrey did great on the way over, though she didn't sleep nearly as long as we would have liked. Once we got there, she was a doll and loved being the center of attention. She was held by nearly everyone at least once and didn't complain a bit about the fuss over her (imagine that). She got in a good nap (and a break from being passed around) and then visited a little more before we hit the road. The trip back was not as successful and I'm thankful we didn't hit any major traffic. I had to climb in the back and shush in her ear and hold her pacifier in for most of the hour and a half ride home. She managed, but it does make me nervous about longer road trips. It's funny how as soon as you get more comfortable about taking them out, they become less portable and easy-going.
On Sunday we went to church and then came home and ate lunch. We gave Audrey a bath and did a few chores while she napped. That evening, David grilled out steaks and we ate a delicious dinner in peace, since we'd managed to time Audrey's evening nap just right. She was in bed by 9:30pm and had her third straight night of not waking up until 8:30am! We have gotten some wonderful nights' sleep lately - please pray that it continues.
Today David and I had a wonderful afternoon date while his parents kept Audrey. We started off at Wolf Camera, getting the latest pictures developed (check out the Picasa gallery to view them!) We ate lunch at Fuddrucker's and then went bowling. Even though he hasn't bowled in at least two years, he still creamed me 179 to 82. (Yeah, I'm awesome.) After that, we ran a couple of errands which may or may not have included a stop at Cold Stone Creamery. We really just wanted to get his parents a treat to thank them for babysitting and decided we might as well have a little something too. When we got home, I worked on putting together some picture frames for David's office, did laundry, and sterilized some bottles. The three of us sat on the back patio for a long time, enjoying the weather and each other's company. We are planning on spending the rest of the night being mostly unproductive and loving it.
In closing, here is a little visual aid to further demonstrate the difference 365 days can make. *Sigh.* How I miss you tight abs, quads of steel, and slit of a belly button. Perhaps one day I'll see some semblance of you again, though I seriously doubt you'll ever, ever be the same. Was it worth it? Totally.
Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend and that your 4-day week is a great one. Remember to check out the photo gallery for updated pictures!
So how does all that compare to this year? Well, it took an insane amount of planning, discussion, and careful timing to get us over to David's grandparents' house in Alabama for the day on Saturday. And we may have actually taken more stuff than we packed for Florida last year! Audrey did great on the way over, though she didn't sleep nearly as long as we would have liked. Once we got there, she was a doll and loved being the center of attention. She was held by nearly everyone at least once and didn't complain a bit about the fuss over her (imagine that). She got in a good nap (and a break from being passed around) and then visited a little more before we hit the road. The trip back was not as successful and I'm thankful we didn't hit any major traffic. I had to climb in the back and shush in her ear and hold her pacifier in for most of the hour and a half ride home. She managed, but it does make me nervous about longer road trips. It's funny how as soon as you get more comfortable about taking them out, they become less portable and easy-going.
On Sunday we went to church and then came home and ate lunch. We gave Audrey a bath and did a few chores while she napped. That evening, David grilled out steaks and we ate a delicious dinner in peace, since we'd managed to time Audrey's evening nap just right. She was in bed by 9:30pm and had her third straight night of not waking up until 8:30am! We have gotten some wonderful nights' sleep lately - please pray that it continues.
Today David and I had a wonderful afternoon date while his parents kept Audrey. We started off at Wolf Camera, getting the latest pictures developed (check out the Picasa gallery to view them!) We ate lunch at Fuddrucker's and then went bowling. Even though he hasn't bowled in at least two years, he still creamed me 179 to 82. (Yeah, I'm awesome.) After that, we ran a couple of errands which may or may not have included a stop at Cold Stone Creamery. We really just wanted to get his parents a treat to thank them for babysitting and decided we might as well have a little something too. When we got home, I worked on putting together some picture frames for David's office, did laundry, and sterilized some bottles. The three of us sat on the back patio for a long time, enjoying the weather and each other's company. We are planning on spending the rest of the night being mostly unproductive and loving it.
In closing, here is a little visual aid to further demonstrate the difference 365 days can make. *Sigh.* How I miss you tight abs, quads of steel, and slit of a belly button. Perhaps one day I'll see some semblance of you again, though I seriously doubt you'll ever, ever be the same. Was it worth it? Totally.
Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend and that your 4-day week is a great one. Remember to check out the photo gallery for updated pictures!
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