Hard to believe this is our last day in Colorado! And that I have to get back on an airplane with Zoey this evening!
This has really been an awesome trip overall. However, Zoey is very ready to go home, and after too many nights of her staying up way too late (and being way too tired and cranky because of it), there's a part of me that's ready to get her back on her routine.
I think the best part of it all has been the relaxing I've been able to do while I've been here. I can't tell you the last time I spent so much time just playing at the park with my kid, without worrying about the things that aren't getting done at home while we're busy having fun. It has also been good for my soul to have so much time off work. I love my job (seriously, LOVE) but...40 hours a week, week after week, can really wear you down. Relaxed Mommy has made a comeback this week, because if there was something we wanted to do today but couldn't? We'll do it tomorrow. Don't worry. Shedding the nagging feeling of 'I need to cram as much as possible in to my day because tomorrow it's back to work!' has been one big fat freaking relief.
Yesterday, while Abby had to go to a class in the morning, Zoey and I strolled through downtown Colorado Springs, stopping at the library and the park (of course). Later on, we hit up the local Target, where Zoey blessed us by taking a nap in her stroller so Abby and I could try on pretty dresses and wander the hair care aisle. We came home and had yummy homemade chili with Abby's friend Audrey. We danced to Lady GaGa in the livingroom and watched an episode of Parenthood. We stayed up until 11:00. I'm sure I'll pay for Zoey's late night later on today.
So, today! I'm the only one up and moving so far, and I plan on catching up on all the blogs I love so much but never have time to read. We're going to head to the Garden of the Gods later and climb some rocks, then (I'm certain) head back to the park, before piling in the car to drive to the Denver Airport. Zoey may be ready to head home, but I could definitely stay another week.
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Yes, and Hooray for Relaxed Mommy! I hear you on the "cramming things in" jaunt. I seriously don't know how us f/t working mommies get it all in....I personally had a crying jag last week because my life is full of work, laundry and dishes. :) Some days it really does get the best of you, that's when you need something like a Denver trip to bring you back down from critical mass! Glad you guys had a great time and good luck to getting Zoey back to her normal schedule. Hopefully it'll go well.
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