The boys and I spent a full seven days in CA visiting all sorts of family and friends. Auntie Sue was kind enough to host us for the entire trip- and what a wonderful hostess she is! In true A.S. style she had stocked the kitchen with many "kid" treats and "child friendly" dinners, as well as cooking ahead of time several well balanced meals for us. There were new toys and jammies to be had, and by the end of the first hour toys were strewn from wall to wall and Jake was happy as a clam to have his favorite playmate back. A.S never complained about the mess or the chaos- even though I am sure she was exhausted by us. It was wonderful to spend time with her. Tanner, on the other hand, was less than amused. He spent the entire week crying every time I left his eyesight. It became easier just to pick him up and take him with me everywhere then to listen to his plaintive yells as I tried to use the bathroom in peace. Needless to say it was exhausting! I managed to fit in visits with lots of different people, some for multiple visits. It was rejuvenating to be around familiar faces and to fall back into the wonderful comfort zone of old friends. Lisa Perotti arranged for lots of people from Sycamore to come to one house and within minutes it felt as if I had never left. It definitely made me yearn for my old job- the camaraderie that exists there is impossible to replace.
The flight home was uneventful- but definitely made me realize that driving would have been easier. Really- a ten hour drive is nothing compared to : two hours at the airport prior to the flight; trying to check in 3 suitcases, 2 carseats, 1 stroller curbside with two small children in a line that went forever; going through security trying to hold a baby, keep an eye on Jake, remove shoes and fold up stroller all at the same time while people either huff and puff in annoyance or look on in pity; waiting for the flight, entertaining a very mobile 1 year old on two separate flights (one to Reno and one to Boise), all the while trying to keep Jake occupied with plenty of snacks, toys, etc... Really, a drive in my car, with my music, Jake's DVD player, and the ability to stop at anytime for a break really beats air travel in my book.
But, we made it home safely. Both boys were THRILLED to death to see their daddy. I wish I had a video of Jake making a beeline for Brian's arms while trailing his Batman suitcase behind him and of Tanner's face lighting up when he saw him, chanting "DA DA DA DA DA DA!!!" at the top of his lungs.
After a weekend spent resettling at home and recuperating from having family at our house for two weeks and being gone for a week, I returned to work on Monday. I have to say it is nice to be back. Most of you know how I crave routine. Having a three week break was wonderful, but it also reminded me of why I work outside the home :)
I think the nicest thing about coming home was realizing that the title of this post isn't accuarate. I didn't "go home" to California- I came home when I returned to Boise. Of course I miss everyone already and can't wait to have more visitors to our house and to return to CA (possibly this summer) to show off our new baby girl, but it sure is nice to feel at ease here in Idaho.
PS. Baby Girl #1's name has changed. Or will be. We can't agree on a spelling for Kacie, KC, Casey, Kasey, etc.... so we are back to the drawing board. We have a few ideas but are not sure if we will be sharing them ahead of time or not. But don't be surprised when you receive a birth announcement for little Bertha Gertrude :)
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