it stinks to be home
We drove all night and made it home before ten o'clock this morning. It is rainy here which matches our mood. Mine more than anyone. We are all gloomy about having to return from Seattle, where we had good weather, spent time with family, and never had to answer the phone. (I'll try and post pictures tomorrow!)
We are thankful to have made all our travels in safety and to return to find our house still standing and no major problems needing our attention. But I find myself overwhelmed (again!) by the cramped and cluttered surroundings I live in. How did my mom stay sane in a two bedroom house with 8 little kids?!!! I feel on the brink of going totally crazy!
I tried so hard to have the house decent for our return but in the frenzy to get out the door, every room suffered. I have loads of laundry, toys scattered in every room, piles of papers in my craft room... I don't function is this and yet, I don't know how or where to start since it won't matter- my kids will wreak caos in whatever space I'm not in.
I'll get over it temporarily, that's how I cope. But, after a wonderful long weekend with no obligations and a spacious house with more closets than I can count- it just stinks to come home!
Congratulations Jana on baby #4! I can't believe you had him on the fifteenth like you said you would! I don't know who will never live it down- you for accomplishing it or bookclub for doubting you! Hope all is well with you and your new little guy!
We are thankful to have made all our travels in safety and to return to find our house still standing and no major problems needing our attention. But I find myself overwhelmed (again!) by the cramped and cluttered surroundings I live in. How did my mom stay sane in a two bedroom house with 8 little kids?!!! I feel on the brink of going totally crazy!
I tried so hard to have the house decent for our return but in the frenzy to get out the door, every room suffered. I have loads of laundry, toys scattered in every room, piles of papers in my craft room... I don't function is this and yet, I don't know how or where to start since it won't matter- my kids will wreak caos in whatever space I'm not in.
I'll get over it temporarily, that's how I cope. But, after a wonderful long weekend with no obligations and a spacious house with more closets than I can count- it just stinks to come home!
Congratulations Jana on baby #4! I can't believe you had him on the fifteenth like you said you would! I don't know who will never live it down- you for accomplishing it or bookclub for doubting you! Hope all is well with you and your new little guy!
posted by jenn | 10/16/2006
9 Comments:
I'm sorry it stinks to be home. I would definitely be sad about leaving Seattle too. I hope you get things under control soon and can enjoy being home. Can't wait to hear more about the trip!
I definitely think we should never live down doubting Jana. We should know better--her will power extends to commanding her body in ways I can't even imagine!
Coming home from vacation does suck! Especially since you guys had such a great time. There should be a rule--vacations should have one mishap at the very end that's major enough to make coming home an appealing proposition, but minor enough that nobody gets hurt, getting home doesn't become a burden, etc. You know, something like all of the flip flops get lost.
I can't wait to hear more. Did you make it to Paper Source? Impress? I'm so jealous that you got to go to Seattle!
I'm so sorry going home was so bad! I had a wonderful time having you here! I'd hoped to post some pictures yesterday, but they weren't uploading. I'll try again today! Miss you already!
Well, your house may suck, but I'm glad your back. That means I get to see you!!
I feel your pain and know the grim reality of coming back home after a vacation. I still can't believe you guys chose to drive so far in a van full of kids, that doesn't sound like a vacation to me.
I look forward to seeing your photos and reading about the fun stuff you did. Hopefully the funk of returning home will dissipate quickly!
Re-entry into real life is always so hard, especially with kids. Wouldn't it be nice to be on permanent vacation? or to take a vacation after the vacation?
Glad you're safe, had a good trip, and I can't wait to hear your report.
I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I can only imagine what 2 more feels like. I not in your league.
I actually enjoying coming home for at least the first day. I enjoy getting back into routine, but not necessarily the craziness of life that begged me to leave in the first place.
I wish Adam and I would have been able to go to Seattle for so many reasons one of which landed in my mail box (thank you for thinking of me). I was dying for Portland to have a paper source, but no luck.
Can't wait to hear more about your trip. I hope things are feeling a little bit more back to normal. Does it ever?
I hate the mess of coming home (even if you left it clean) by the the time you unload the car it is a mess anyway! I am living in that mess - for three days now. I feel like I may never catch up.
I am glad you had a good trip. It must have been great if it is better than home!
Thanks for the cute package, a very nice addition to a week of mail at once!
happy Halloween today.
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