Jul. 23, 2008 - How To Vacation At Home
This will probably sound funny, since I am on my computer right now, ha ha.
Sometimes life just gets too chaotic and you have to put your foot down. We decided to do just that. From July 21-27th the children and I have unplugged our phone, ignored our emails, put away the keys to the vehicles and just chilled. Wow! Of course, we still have to prepare our own food, wash our clothing, and such, but we have scaled back to the bare minimum. Instead of all the running around, appointments, etc. etc. we are swimming, sitting under the maple tree, picking blackberries, star gazing, reading books out loud, playing board games, taking leisurely walks, visiting each other, listening to sermons at home, doing our favorite crafts (when we want to), and just having fun. I am really trying to overlook any "messes" that happen and just let the children be.
On another summer note, I have really enjoyed PEACHES. They are in season right now, so I am drinking LOTS of spinach/peach smoothies. They are so good for you and I feel better when I drink them. In addition to that, I have been eating more fresh peaches as well. My two year old will eat two in one sitting...the juice dripping off his elbow and running down his chin. It's so cute. Much better than seeing a toddler walking around eating a Little Debbie, don't you think? I sure am going to miss peach season.
Unfortunately, Shawne is not able to join us on our mini-home-vacation, but has been working even harder than usual. We are grateful for his dedication and we miss him terribly. We do try to make the most out of every minute when he is home. I also have been packing a quart of my Green Smoothie in his lunch box, he says it gives him so much more energy than coffee. Yay!
So, if you can do it, I highly recommend having your Vacation At Home. Just tell everyone you'll be on vacation next week. When they ask where you are going, just tell them it's a secret! :o)
Comments
Jul. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by crazybusy
That sounds like a lovely idea Rebecca.... good for you! :) Enjoy those babies!
Love, Alyssa
Aug. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lisasblessings
Blessings to you, I visited your blog, loved the "vacation at home" idea. I sit here and wonder if that would work here...?
I also see that your due date is a week away. Perhaps you already delivered. Anyway congratulations, hope all is well. I am a labor and delivery nurse/lactation consultant. Hope your labor goes quickly and the birth is all that your family hopes for
Aug. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sagerats
While I don't turn off my phone, (I don't get that many calls and my mom would freak if she couldn't get ahold of me) I have said, "We are not going to town this week!" Also no t.v. Okay, maybe a movie, but no actual programming. It's amazing what you can do when you aren't busy!
Peaches are my favorite fruit, yum-o!
Abiding in the Vine!
Aug. 20, 2008 - Inspirational!
Posted by thenelsons
Thanks for your blogging on your mini home vacation. What a fantastic idea! I may see what I could do to do one of my own! Zindra
Sep. 11, 2008 - Beautiful
Posted by hugabunchmom
Your baby girl has a gorgeous name, what a blessing. Congratulations on a blessed gift!! I really love the vacation at home idea, we really need to do that. I've been trying to think of how to just get away from all of the electronics somehow, this could be a great way to enjoy one another!! Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs!!
Sep. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 2boysmom
I think this is a wonderful idea. They actually have an episode on Adventures in Odyssey, where the Barclays take a vacation - at home. Great idea!
