Since we’ve had children, our vacations have changed. So far they’ve meant less sleep instead of more, since our kids seem to wake up early (as in, before the sun) when they’re not at home. Our trips are always worth it, especially since they typically involve extra time with family, but we usually get home feeling totally exhausted.
This vacation at my mom’s though, has been a breakthrough. Our kids have slept! Every night! And they’ve been waking up late, after eight most mornings. A couple times it was actually closer to nine. 9am! Do you know how late that is? Adam and I haven’t slept this much since before we became parents. And since we get to sleep in, we can stay up a little later with my night owl mom and sisters.
Of course next year at this time if all goes well, we’ll have another baby, and extra coffee will once again have to make up for missing sleep. I’ll try not to complain about it because there’s no better reason to be tired than a new baby. And for the moment that level of sleep deprivation is still way off on the horizon. So today we’ll just be thankful for the slower pace of this vacation and all the time we’ve spent hanging out with friends and family, building sandcastles, jumping waves, playing at the park, walking Jack, watching sunsets, reading, and—yes, this definitely makes the highlight list—sleeping.
I am so glad you guys are having such a great time! And absolutely thrilled that you get to rediscover the joys of a long, restful night’s sleep! Soak up every bit of it.
Wounderful pics from your vacation!! It makes me miss MI and the beach :)…
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So glad to see those smiling faces. Looks like everyone is thoroughly enjoying each other. Thanks for the photos!
That is AWESOME Linnea! Great pictures! We went to the library today and the kids were sad you guys weren’t there
We all miss you guys 
We miss you guys too! Soon enough we’ll be back in Florida.
Great pictures! Miss the beach and all of you guys. Sleep was something that was always a lack of the first 4 years….Remember it all too well, so enjoy it as long as it last:-)
So delighted your vacation has been a truly good one!!
Love the photos and missing you all. Love to all the family and cherish the moment!
Love yas dearly,
GG
9am! I can’t even imagine! ENJOY!!!
So glad your time with your family has been so restful! Love the photos!