Monday, July 30, 2007
Vacation Day 7
Our very last day in paradise was a great one. We decided to just take it easy, sleep in, have a late breakfast, and spend the rest of the day doing whatever we wanted at the resort. I found a comfy chair and a sunny spot to lay out all day. Ryan went out on the catamaran for awhile, snorkeled, and swam. We went out for the buffet for dinner and then took some time in the evening to just sit on the beach and start gearing up for our return home. So as you can tell, we had a wonderful time on our trip, but I was so glad to be home. I have to be honest and say that I was really worried that I wouldn't miss Ethan at all and never want to come back. I had been having a hard time right before we left. I was feeling really burnt out, overtired, my attitude stunk, my patience was at an all time low, and I really wasn't loving motherhood. Plus, to think that I would eventually have another kid just scared me to death because if I felt this bad with just one, what would be like with 2?! So this trip really helped me realize that I am a good mom, I love Ethan to pieces and can't live without him, life is ever changing and I just need to enjoy the stage I'm in, and I need to not feel guilty about taking time for myself. This trip was a great movtivator and it changed my perspective for the better. I just hope this perspective change can help get me through the hard times of motherhood.
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Really, I think motherhood is an easier pill to swallow with 2... just because you officially full time... I mean, you realize you've gotta give everything to those kiddos, and that "you" time is rare...
And, trips to Mexcio make the pill go down easier, at least I hear. :)
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Motherhood is a challenge and a blessing. So I guess what I need is a vacaction? Well I am going to Utah on Wed, alone with the girls, but my parents are home from their mission now so I will have lots of help. Hopefully someday Ryan will get some time off and we won't have to spend it in Utah for a wedding or something, and we can go some place exotic. So glad you had fun! Its sounds like a dream!
Oh, 2 kids was a HUGE adjustment for me. I am finally used to it but it took 5 months! So make sure you are ready!
I loved looking at the pictures from your vacation - so beautiful! How neat that you could go and have some wonderful couple time.
Don't feel the need to have #2 until you are ready. There is no right time. I am finally just feeling sane and Ben is 7 months. Two was a HUGE adjustment for me and all I can say is that you are never "really" ready. But don't jump the gun if you don't feel it is the right time. Motherhood is great, but when the kiddos are young, it can be very draining.
Glad you enjoyed your trip. It is nice to spend some time with your hubby and not have to worry about being a mom, but there's nothing better than coming home and resuming your role as "mom" and feeling needed. Time away does wonders for yourself!
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