We left
Legoland and arrived at my sister's house minutes before the clock struck midnight, and turned into the Fourth of July. Our last days in California we stayed with her. Those days were precious. In two years I saw her for three total days in California. In 2005 I saw her when she was on maternity leave, and when she came out to Hawaii, too. She is my only sister, my only sibling. She spent time in San Diego this year with us, and she traveled with us to Hubby's family reunion in San Luis
Obispo. My kids both took to her and her son immediately. This is the first year the cousins counted the days until they saw one another. We spent more time with my sister this year than any other members of our family. And we are so glad we did!
We arrived at her home, exhausted. Sixteen vacation days had passed and life on the road had wiped us out. Graciously, she spread our family of four into three different rooms. Our children slept the best in over 2 weeks.
We took the day of the Fourth very slowly, with a late breakfast out, restful naps, and a late evening swim, before nightfall.
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So glad you got to take it easy during your actual vacation. I say that only b/c it is a well known fact that the Farmer clan tends to over stuff by doing to much in a given period of time - even when on vacation. So type A - despite your living in Hawaii for the past 3+ years ;)! which is kind of a good thing though, now that I think of it as it will make your transition back to the mainland a tad bit easier!
ReplyDeleteahhh overstuffing...a matter of opinion. We call that Farmer Speed. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a sweet post! I bet she is excited about your MOVE!
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