quilts, quotes & quirky thoughts

Thursday

I'm still here. . .

I have had the good fortune of being whisked away to the beach for the past week & half. My parents took my daughter with them, ahead of the time I was to leave. After they arrived, they called and said 'the drive was horrible, don't even try it with the other 3 kids' (2 of which are under the age of 2 1/2). It took them over 14 hours to drive down to Tampa, and they had 3 drivers, while I had only me and the 3 kids. I was disappointed, but knew it was a wise decision. So Sunday rolled around and they called and said they had bought airline tickets, and I needed to pack for the next day. We (the 3 boys & me) hopped on a plane the next day, and enjoyed a wonderful time at the beach with my folks & my sister. We really missed my husband not being there, and the rest of our family. We still managed to have a fabulous time, and I'm so grateful my kids had the chance to build great memories with their grandparents. I did have to drive back with my sister and 2 older kids, but it was fun. My sister is pregnant, so between her and the 11 yr old we made lots of pit stops and saw lots of interesting people- it was an adventure!

I will admit, I went into a blog withdrawal. I love reading peoples blogs, and since I only had access to a computer one day and I could log in to my blog so I wasn't able to post anything. I realized how nice it feels to post something, and document my feelings and activities. I also missed checking on other people's progress and accomplishments. I gain such inspiration from so many people's blogs. I feel like I lost touch with old friends being gone that long.

I hope those of you who have read my blog, and those who have posted anything, haven't gone. I am still trying to get my life back in order from being gone- the laundry seems to being multiplying by the minuet. Once I'm in order, I should be up to speed on catching up on my reading of other's blogs, and posting my quilting activity.

Thought of the day,

It's not what we have, it's who we are, that really matters.
(I'm sure someone famous said that, or I read it somewhere, or I just made up a wonderful quote :-)

Gratitudes
1. Home
2. Generous parents
3. Warm sandy beaches
4. My camera & how it freezes time
5. My freedom- because of other's sacrifices

posted by kim at 12:05 AM

6 Comments:

  • Good to see you back - thanks for your lovely comments on my blog - glad your kids had such a wonderful opportunity to spend such a lovely time with their grandparents - often there can be such a short overlap in their lives for what should be such a special relationship

    By Blogger Unknown, at 13 July, 2006 04:02  

  • Welcome home. You have great parents. One day, when your daughter has 4 kids (2 of which are really young) you'll have a flashback to 2006 and fix her up....Melanie

    By Blogger Melanie, at 13 July, 2006 05:09  

  • Hi Kim! What a nice break for you! The photo of the beach was inviting! Be thankful everyday for your parents, mine have been gone for a long time, they were old when they had me, I envy people who can talk to their parents and enjoy their company. :-) You have a wonderful outlook!

    By Blogger Maureen and P.D. the Pet Dog, at 13 July, 2006 07:41  

  • Glad to have you back! It sounds like you had a great vacation. Good for you!

    By Blogger kcdi, at 13 July, 2006 13:14  

  • Glad you are back, and glad that you had a good time. It is always nice to spend quality time with the family. The beach picture is very relaxing. Wish I was there.

    By Blogger Shelina, at 13 July, 2006 15:08  

  • Sounds like you and yours had a wonderful time.

    By Blogger Darlene, at 13 July, 2006 18:00  

Post a Comment

<< Home