Back Home Again In Indiana

We made the journey back home again to Indiana today and I feel like we were ready to come back home. First of all, although we had a much-needed vacation, it's nice to come back to reality and appreciate the things we do have in life...like our dog, Winston. The poor guy has gotten the shaft since the kids came around, and not on purpose, but he realizes his role as our pet and we try to pamper him when we can.

The Cozy Nest has very comfortable beds, but I will appreciate sleeping in my own bed tonight. Olivia and Gabe were happy to have their own beds back tonight too, as they were sleeping together while on vacation.

I know that this blog is random, but I am way past tired and I wanted to post my thoughts before bed. Maybe someday I will look at this blog and be reminded of what a cRaZy lady I am...but hey, gotta spread the love.

Things I noticed while on vacation...
1). Olivia is really growing up and is actually socializing on her own with others. This is awesome to see her charming personality unfold around others. Warms my heart!
2). Although Gabe doesn't actually say words much, he has developed quite the personality too, as he already talks back but then loves on you after he knows that he was in the wrong. HiLaRiOuS!
3). Dan is everything I could have ever asked for in a husband...he planned taking me away on Mother's Day just so that I could have the day to myself with our kids. It was perfect! I would never ask him to ever take time away from his mom because she is very special to us, but how amazing that he wanted it to be that special for ME. I didn't know that this was his plan, but what a sweet thing for him to do.
4). Our air cleaner gets really dirty when it's not cleaned out. Our house was really dusty when we came back home. Thank goodness for Dan cleaning it out before we go to bed tonight at o'dark thirty.
5). I am seriously going to get a family Zoo Pass this year. I think the kids are finally at the age where they can fully appreciate it and we will go enough to get use out of it.
6). Thank goodness I have Mondays and Tuesdays off of work. I love working Part-Time and wouldn't trade it for the world. The time with the kids is something that I will never get back!
7). Why is my face still a pimple palace?! I have been taking this medication by my dermatologist for a couple weeks now and I am ready for some results darn it.
8). I am MORE THAN READY to get back to reality aka, focusing on my fitness goals. Vacay is over, time to check myself!
9). Olivia loves to sing and sings along quite nicely to Christian music. Today we heard her singing along to Casting Crowns, "Follow You"...Wow!
10). I can't wait for Tuesday's Toddler Tuesday at Jefferson Pointe. Does anyone want to go with me???

Ok, now off to bed.

Peace,
Amy

 These pics are of my kids when we were back in Indiana. YAY! They look so excited to be back home.