our loves. today we hung all day. doing just normal family things. last minute errands, eating out for lunch, driving around town. kira and i got pedicures, the guys got jambas. it was normal. the kids played gameboys in the backseat. they fought. they made up. they sang. it was normal... but it wasn't. while they fought, or did these everyday things, chris and i would look at each other, and sorta make that parental lovey look... like, awwww..... and bat our eyelashes at each other. we both knew that normally the fighting would drive us insane, that we would be grumpy from the heat... but we weren't. we looked at it all like it's the last time we would see/hear this stuff for 17 days. 17 days. it seems so short, but so long. why is that? how do i know that we will replay this day of normal, everyday stuff in our head for the next 17 days? it will go by fast. we will have an amazing time. we will miss them. they will have fun. caleb may miss me at night. but we will be okay.
we know that.
so long-- next time you read from us, we will be down under. :)
Oh my gosh!!! I didn't realize you were leaving already. You two are going to have an amazing time. Can't wait to see and hear all about it. Kiddos are going to be fine.:)
Posted by: Shannon | July 13, 2005 at 09:03 PM
Have a safe and wonderful trip. ENJOY!
Posted by: Marjorie | July 13, 2005 at 10:03 PM
have an AWESOME trip!!!!
Posted by: Rachel | July 13, 2005 at 11:31 PM
another blogger I read just got back from down under today....how weird. Have a fun fun trip!
Posted by: joy madison | July 14, 2005 at 12:38 AM
You will have the time of your life. The kids will be absolutely fine. Enjoy yourselves. Remember happy children need happy mama's and papa's, so have a blast and bring home that joy to them!
Posted by: april | July 14, 2005 at 08:56 AM
Have fun! :)
Posted by: joleen | July 14, 2005 at 09:56 AM
WOOOHOOO!!! Have fun!! You'll all be fine, making tons of great memories.
Posted by: shannon | July 14, 2005 at 10:14 AM
Blessings on your time with Dad!! I love you both and know that the kids are doing great!
We love you!
Hugs!!
Posted by: Rachael | July 14, 2005 at 11:12 PM
Can't wait to hear from ya with the details of the beginning of your trip ... and pictures!
have a blast, girl!
Posted by: Terrie | July 15, 2005 at 09:32 AM
James - what bad timing! the moment I get home, you are off! I can't wait to hear about the trip - MISS YOU!!!!
Posted by: amber | July 16, 2005 at 12:19 AM
Adorable photos of the kiddos! Have a GREAT time!
Posted by: Care | July 18, 2005 at 09:56 AM