I want to write about the family trip we just took; however, the return to real-life is bearing down like a out-of-control train--which wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't tied to the tracks. What do you mean, not everyone's first day back from a two-week absence includes the cleaning and readying of two rooms for long-term houseguests on top of the usual scaling on Mount Laundry? I. Am. Exhausted.
The only way this is getting done is that my husband is such a go-getter that my only choice is get up and clean or look like a schlub. Next week at work? Covering another class three of the days. Oy. All the parts of my job that only I can do are also waiting for me. If I run at 100mph beginning at 7:45 a.m. Monday morning, I stand a chance of getting what I need to do done.
So, the stories and photos will come, as time permits.
The gist cannot wait though . . .
Every single moment exceeded my expectations by a factor of at least three. True story.
The people, the places, the experiences, the feelings--all amazing.
If I had to sum it all up in one word, this is the one that comes closest . . .
content
The blessinng and the opportunity to share with your children the lives they've built and the people they've built their lives with--and to find it all to be so good and healthy and hopeful--it makes one content.
That contentment is made up of moments of magic and I have much photographic evidence of said moments, but until I can share the stories and pictures, I will be content with simply telling you it was wonderful.
Psyche--I can't push post without one photo.
Beautiful! Makes me all teary :)
Posted by: momtaxijulie | June 02, 2013 at 09:37 AM
We call it Mt. Foldmore (though I recall you are one of those people who don't wash until you have time to fold; we are not).
I have never much thought SB looked like you (in pics anyway- studying family resemblance is a habit of mine), but when I first scrolled to that pic- my thought was "Boy Jenn looks young!" Something about her hair I think...
Posted by: Heather | June 02, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Content is good! I hope your week is going to be easier than you anticipate.
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | June 02, 2013 at 12:34 PM
I have termed our laundry pile "Marjorie the trash heap" a la Fraggle Rock. I can assure you there are no banana peels in there, though.
I am so excited to see pictures, and love that you snuck this one into this post. They both look so happy!
Posted by: lanes | June 02, 2013 at 01:43 PM
Your girls are gorgeous. Cannot wait to hear and see more! Sending you extra energy so you can make it through this week and your heap o' laundry!
Posted by: auntjone | June 03, 2013 at 12:05 PM
They both look beautiful and happy. I'm so glad your trip was wonderful. Good luck with everything you need to get done this week. Just take it one step at a time!
Posted by: Jen | June 03, 2013 at 01:03 PM
that's a lovely photo.
Posted by: magpie | June 03, 2013 at 09:26 PM
I'm so happy you had such a wonderful series of events to enjoy! You must feel beyond proud and content!
Posted by: Green Girl in Wisconsin | June 04, 2013 at 10:47 AM
what a beautiful shot! And SB looks so much like you in that picture :-)
Posted by: Janet | June 04, 2013 at 11:06 AM