So, i am back in the daily life i lead after the holidays....
partially thankful to have to normalcy---
and partially saddened by the lack of sleep i am getting now. haha

holidays were good.  but it reminds me of the reasons i am glad they only come around once a year.  it is nerve-racking to deal with the planning, the cooking, the cleaning, the organizing, etc.  the travel alone to see family is exhausting (granted-- very very worth it).  that was a long drive, but it went rather well considering i was tired, the girls were sick of being in the car and did i mention it is a long drive?
upon arrival to my parents, i was a smidge worried as to how the 'overall' visit would go with siblings and parents alike.  BUT i have to admit this was one of the best trips home i have had in a long time. 

it's kind of amazing how things can change when one grows up and becomes a responsible adult (yes, i am referring to myself here)....
what a blessing to be able to enjoy my brother and sisters' company now.  not to mention, the conversations with my parents that i can have these days have become so awesome.  the relationship i am building with both of them is something one can call a miracle.  so so cool to have.  i adore the times i get to sit and talk with my dad.  i am so very thankful for the point of view i have gained now and that i can truly appreciate them for who they are.

anyhow, the trip went great.  the time with my monkeys was fan-friggin-tastic!!!  but i am glad to be back in my normal routine.  i still chuckle sometimes when i think about how much i get off balance when my schedule changes.  ha!  i used to claim "the love of spontaneity".... what.a.joke.

i like the quiet.  i like the calm. and i love the fact that i get to enjoy my kids and my family like i never did before.

crazy right???

that's all for now...