So I’m back. Did you even realize I was gone? Nevermind. Don’t answer that.
I was on vacation all week with my boys. And it’s bittersweet that it has come to an end. I’ll miss them terribly today as I enter my fluorescent cubby farm all by myself, but sometimes too much of a good thing is, well, enough. It was a busy but fun week that included;
- a soccer tournament
- a pool party
- The Eldest’s 10th birthday. TEN! sigh . . . it seems like only yesterday that traumatic, emergency c-section took place. Have I never mention that? hmm. Maybe some other time.
- a very special birthday party for my BFF (that I’ll tell you about in another post)
- 2.5 days at a friend’s cottage, which included campfires, a beach day, frog hunting & awesome sunsets
- an ear infection (for The Youngest) whilst at the cottage and away from civilization that had him crying and up many times in the night. For 3 nights. Heartbreaking really. And detrimental to my precious sleep. Which isn’t good for anybody.
- a 5 hour trip & wait at the hospital in cottage town for said ear infection. FIVE HOURS! For an EAR INFECTION! I’m used to our fab local medical walk-in centre that gets you in and out in less than 30 minutes.
- a day trip to see some natural scenic caves, which I’ll admit, were very cool!
- one night’s stay at a hotel which included swimming, dinner out and an impromtu family Connect Four tournament. Apparently I suck at Connect Four.
- a trip to our local medical walk-in centre once we got home from the cottage because the ear infection still hadn’t settled down. And yes, we were in and out in less than 30 minutes.
- the Toronto FC vs. FC Dallas MLS soccer game. Where it POURED rain the entire time. No, our seats were not covered, thanks for asking. Other than when I’m in the pool or the shower, I’ve never been so wet. I’d like to think that my brave face covered up my very unhappy one.
Now, what you might notice from this vacation list is that a) we did a lot b) we had a good time c) we spent A LOT of time in the car and d) almost all activities were geared toward the male population of my house.
Which is why I also made a big decision last week. An impulsive decision. One that will help to re-balance the lack of girliness in my life. One that will take me somewhere I’ve never been before and one that has left me feeling nervous all weekend.
It’s also one that I’m REALLY excited about! I’m not quite ready to reveal it . . . yet. But soon. Very, very soon!
26 Responses to “Boysville And Other Places”
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July 26th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Somone is going on a a girly vacay!!!!!!
As for the ear infection, I honestly believe mother’s should be able to write prescriptions for amoxcilllin.
July 26th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Do I sense a girlfriend getaway in your future?? Sounds like you deserve it!
Love the pictures!
July 26th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Looks like you had fun! I love the pictures, your kids are adorable.
July 26th, 2010 at 8:43 am
LOVE these pics lady!
July 26th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I know what youre going to do…. Youre going to have an affair with a younger man!!!!!! arn”t you??? Why you sly fox!!!! I want to know all of the deets!!!
July 26th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Ear infections are the freaking worst.
July 26th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
oh em gee. That is all just oh em gee.
Oh, and how is the Little Boy’s ear now? Better I hope?
July 26th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
You’re baaaaaaack!!!! Of COURSE I noticed you were gone.
And I’m sorry to hear about Youngest’s ear infection! That bites!
Happy birthday to Eldest.
Love the cave pics! You better not leave us again.
July 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
You tease! HA! Can’t wait to hear what the big news is. And I hope the little man is feeling better!
July 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
You are such a tease! I hate secrets.
Welcome back. The pics are gorgeous.
July 26th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
oh wow! You weren’t kidding about those sunsets! Amazing!!! Looks like you had a great time, and I sure loved all the pictures!!!
July 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
An earache on vacation? Geez. You deserve a second vacation just to make up for that. Hope you have something really fun planned.
July 26th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
That sunset looks amaaaazing! Glad you had a great time and can’t wait to find out the announcement!
July 26th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
ooh- ear aches are the worst. i used to make my parents life a living hell over swimmers ear. memories, le sigh.
hmm. can’t wait to hear about this big decision & girl time. i hope it’s safe and you don’t get kidnapped or scarred for life or something. i kid, i kid!
July 26th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
that really sucks about the ear infection. those are the worst. all that boy stuff makes me tired. I hope you have a super awesome girl spa weekend planned.
July 26th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Sounds like you have been having tons of fun, though!
July 26th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
That pink sunset is beautiful!
July 27th, 2010 at 4:27 am
Those scenic views are awesome. And my brother once got horribly sick once while we were travelling. We had to stop at a doctors office and wait pretty much all day.
We did not cover anywhere near the number of kilometres we wanted to that day.. which lead to rising very early the next morning and dad driving like a mad man to make up distance.
Looking forward to seeing your girly thing!
Wait.. no.. that didn’t sound right.
July 27th, 2010 at 11:32 am
While I love vacation photos, I can’t believe you’re going to leave us dangling on your participles! What’s happening? How WILL you restore the estrogen in your life?? I completely understand that a girl can only have so many boys running up to her with frogs in their grasp, but how do you fix that??
It looks like you all had a FANTASTIC time! Now, how about a margarita and a cruise to Belize?
July 27th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Poor Youngest. Ear infections are the worst. (I bet it was those frogs.)
Also, Connect Four can easily be fixed. Keep that in mind and boost your self-confidence.
July 27th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Okay, I just had to say that I looooooooove Connect Four and I can whoop some serious ass at it. I made a crown out of tin foil and everything. I am the QUEEN of Connect Four!
Glad you had a good week girl……..
July 27th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Sounds like great holiday! Can’t believe Liam is 10!!! Oh and where is the 30 minute in-and-out walk in clinic???????
July 28th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Ohhh..are you going to get a pedicure where millions of fish nip at your feet? I’d be nervous but excited for that one. Or maybe you’re going to defect from the home for a week ‘spa’ing…nervous to find what’s happened to the home without you after a week but excited to relax with cucumbers and mud? Can’t wait to hear!!
July 29th, 2010 at 10:01 am
I feel so sorry for your son and his ear ache.
I also had a traumatic c-section incident with my oldeast son!
Yes, your boys will notice the romance in the house. Mine did, they are so sweet with their girlfriens- gentlemen. makes me proud!
Can NOT wait to hear about your girliness~ As yopu know i have the three sons and the husband. My girliness is in the new little house ! It eill be entirely white, green and PINK! I even bought a PINK couch! whoo hoo!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Seems like you had a busy time! but the photos look fun!
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July 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Hi Cher, you’ve won my Giveaway!! I’ve contacted you though every medium possible – sending you pyschic messages too – so hopefully you’ll find out!