Back to reality. We came back from vacation two days ago and I’m lamenting returning from this trip more than any other vacation I have ever been on before. And we only went to Las Vegas! We’re not talking the tropics here people (just the Tropicana).
Undoing my unpacking. Never even knew that was possible.
But this WAS our first real vacation with our son Mylo, and it was a family vacation at that. And by family I mean five other people and 10 hands who helped with all the demanding baby needs! And it is perhaps that which I miss the most.
But it wasn’t all easy-peasy. After all, we were hit with a time difference that took it’s toll on Mylo the first two nights. My husband Jason wrote about his late night forays on the Vegas strip trying to coerce our son to sleep. Did I just use the words “sleep” and “Vegas strip” in the same sentence?!
The boy has become a rapid ball of energy with fierce opinions, amazing physical strength and the stamina of a marathon runner. Every time I turn around he is disheveling the cabinets, jars, drawers and potted plants in our home. Yes it’s amusing but it’s also downright exhausting.
The peaceful days of cooing at my newborn baby, of holding him in my arms and planting gentle kisses on his face, are gone. These days, Mylo only sits still long enough to breastfeed and even then, usually has ants in his pants.
Sometimes I want to run away from home, if only for a second. Sometimes I daydream about cultures in which the extended family aids in child-rearing. Other times I just want to return to Vegas… with my family. Never thought I’d say that.
The family.
Love the family picture! And the shot of Mylo in the suitcase – too adorable. I’m so glad that you had some help, so you could enjoy your vacation, too!
BTW, I tagged you in an award: http://twinsideout.blogspot.com/2011/05/fashionably-late.html.
I’m so glad you had a good vacation, (adorable pictures!) although I’m sorry you are missing your family.
Thanks Kira! Trip was phenomenal. I am fortunate and get to see my parents a lot but my brother and his wife are on the west coast. The best part of this trip was the built-in babysitting and child care. There is nothing like having many hands to help