I left my home and Indiana two weeks ago...pretty burned out. I tried not to build the trip up in my mind too much, because so often when you do, it fails to live up to your expectations. This trip was different in so many ways. Usually, Rich and I get on each other's nerves after awhile and the time just seems to fly by. This vacation was so different. The time just seemed to stand still for us. We laughed more than we ever had and just enjoyed being together. Rich really seemed to relax, which is hard for him. He was on his phone for a bit each day, checking in with his e-mails and Seth, but basically, he let all his stress go and he enjoyed himself so much. I came back with the best tan of my life and my friend Shelby will approve I think. I just did it a little bit at a time. I never at any time got even the least bit pink. There is just something about the Hawaiian sun. Oh you can get burned...I saw many people that were. You can lay out in the sun and never sweat...and every little bit, you feel this mist. You look up in the sky and wonder where it is coming from, because it is all blue skies and sunshine and then you see a beautiful rainbow. How can this place not be heaven on earth.
For those of you who have read 50 Shades of Grey, you know what I mean by "inner goddess". Now, I hope I don't gross out any of you young people who might be reading this, especially my kids. But, contrary to what you might think....older people do have sex too. My "inner goddess" has been comatose for awhile. It felt good to wake her up again and rediscover what it feels like to be young and in love again. 50 Shades of Grey was a bit over the top and I still prefer "vanilla", and those of you who have read the book, know what I mean. I only got to read the first book, so maybe I can keep my "inner goddess" going for awhile longer yet, as I keep reading the books. Rich got through all three of the Hunger Game books. He really enjoyed that...do I dare turn him onto 50 Shades? I think not, I can only handle one of us with an inner goddess....LOL
I went to bed last night at about 8:00pm , but I was up at about 3:30 am. I think it is gonna take awhile to get my inner clock reset. I feel really rested right now, so I thought it would be a good time to blog. Lots of unpacking and laundry. Rich and I both said that we took way too many clothes this time. I took several dresses and two pair of high heels...never wore any of that. We were in our bathing suits alot and just our casual clothes. Comfort is the most important thing.
While we were gone, we had time to discuss lots of things...we have decided that we will take each one of our grandkids on a cruise when they turn 7 yrs. old. That means Karaline will be going on a cruise this year with us. We want to do something special with each child so they will always remember it. We think 7 is a good age. They will be old enough to remember it and young enough to want to spend the time with Mimi and Pa. Plus we will still be young enough to enjoy it with them. Pa wants to take them snorkeling. We will go somewhere in the Carribean because the plane trip to Maui, is just too long for a little kid.
So, I feel like a new woman, ready to tackle the rest of the year. My Regan is a teacher, so this fall, I will have Nicky full time. I told Regan that Nick will think he is in boot camp. He is so dependent on his Momma. This will be good for both of them. Life is like a box of chocolates...you just never know what you are gonna get. I got to sample quite a few this trip and I hope I still have a few more to sample. ALOHA AND MAHOLO everyone, for taking the time to read my blog. I love you all.
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