Valentines Day this year will be celebrated on a cruise in the Caribbean. We did the same thing last year around Valentines Day. This time, we have two other couples going with us. Ammon did get me a thoughtful card and some treats though.
I especially liked this part of the card: " you're fantastic to hang around with- whether we're doing errands or running off on some adventure."
We have our weekly date nights that often end up with dinner and grocery shopping. It is nice to have that routine each week and do some of the errands together. We have also been trying to make a better effort of spending time "going" places together....spending time together.....finding things in common to do. It has been a lot of fun. We have been on quite a few vacations over the last few years, and it is making us stronger and happier.
I feel guilty that we have been able to go on as many trips as we have. We don't claim to be rich or have endless funds for these events. Ammon reminded me, that we have different spending habits . We decided to spend our extra on time traveling and enjoying each other and family. I am so glad for this. We don't have all the gadgets and xbox's etc. that the kids so desperately want. We choose to spend money on going and doing. I am blessed to have a hard working husband that works really hard to make sure that we pay for things fully. He worked so hard that we have been mortgage and car payment free which helps us not feel so restricted in taking a trip every once in a while.
I am nervous for some reason for this trip. Perhaps it is that my shoulder still hurts and I worry about being comfortable (especially on the plane ride in the middle of the night.... VICADIN!) I have a scar across my forehead...... I also have been overwhelmed with school work and just got caught up,I have to get everything ready at work for my sub, I have my Blue and Gold to prepare so that it's ready when we get back, I have two Mid-terms to study for that I need to take when we get back and my kids are going to be missed so much. Oh..... and I haven't even starting packing ( my life has been so CRAZY BUSY).
For someone that is leaving today to go on a vacation, I sure don't sound happy.
I'm sure it'll be fun and I pray that all goes well at home. Thanks to Naomi and Rachel for helping us with the kiddos!
Off to "sunny"? Mexico!
4 comments:
Have a lot of fun and be safe. Take
a good pillow to use on the plane
foryour shoulder. I love you and
worry that your should won't get
the rest it needs, pace yourself.
Dad and I will check on the kids
from time to time. Love you both
please be careful and don't
overdo.
LoveMom
Oh I hope you have so much fun!! So glad you get to spend some more time together and it sounds like you realize how much more important time together is than having the latest and greatest "entertainment gagets". HAVE FUN!!!
I know what you mean. I love trips too. But it is so stressful to leave.. So much preparation. Making sure everything is in order. I have not packed either yet and we leave tonight. And I am having such a hard time leaving my kids. I know I will have a good time, but I had a break down today when I was rocking Crew to sleep for his nap. I will miss my babies that I hold everyday! But I know they will be fine. And this vacation is so needed!
How fun for you two! I think that is a great way to spend your money. You're creating wonderful memories. Just go and enjoy yourselves!!!
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