Vacation

As Lily reminds me, we are "far from home."  But that's not what defines this vacation for me.  I think it's more the fact that I have slept through the night without interruption every night since we got here, and have generally gotten to sleep in past seven while Grandma hangs out with the kids.  Jack has slept late; maybe he senses that we're on vacation.  Rest--that's a huge part of this real vacation!  Help with the kids, play time at pretty parks and the beach, swimming, it's all wonderful.  But on a much more basic level, I finally feel rested.  It may get undone on our drive back across the country, and we certainly will hit the ground running.  But I'm not thinking about that.  I'm resting, enjoying, and soaking up the days with sunshine and cool breezes and beauty and family and friends.  And I'm feeling really grateful for this break.