The End of the Staycation

A little over a week ago, I was overly optimistic about our time management skills. I figured that since we had nothing on our schedule other than work and homeschooling, we could have a little staycation. And, despite Chloe’s trouble staying focused, we did manage to visit a few local sites, including the World of Coke, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Fox Theatre and the Carlos Museum. We had lots of fun, but it was too much, way too much. By the time the weekend came, I was exhausted. And my relief was off in Buenos Aires, of all places. Not only did I need a break, I was green with envy.

To combat this exhaustion/envy, I took the bull by the horns. I begged a good friend to take my girls for one night so I could get a break. Now, if you’ve met my girls, you know that overall, they are not difficult. But the constant of answering questions, of arbitrating disputes, of deciding what’s for dinner is draining…. I was so happy to have a few hours of solitude in which I could indulge in LOST: Season 6.

As for the second, I, on a whim and a suggestion from my mom, booked myself on a plane to California that leaves three hours after Rob returns from Argentina. I sure hope that the Atlanta airport has less drama than it has had today, and we will be able to do a hand-off without too much worry.

As for the staycation, this week is dedicated to getting ahead at work and in homeschooling, so no more staycation for us. We’re buckling down, coming out only to replenish our food and book supplies.