Booked!
We're escaping the cold weather in Virginia and heading to the Bahamas next month for our family vacation. I'm super excited because it will be the kids' first overseas trip and we get to celebrate Eric's birthday on the island.
I am a little nervous, though.
We decided to go on this trip nearly 6 mos ago, yet just took the kids to get their passports the day after Christmas.
The state department says it takes 4-6 weeks to receive them. I could've paid extra to have them expedited (within 2 weeks) but it would've been $1,000 total. Ridiculous! We leave on Feb 6th.
Crossing my fingers and toes for a fast passport processing time.
One trip booked...2 more to go for 2013.
Random Acts of Kindness
I'm still getting adjusted to living in an apartment, after being in a single family home on a very quiet street for 7 years. I'm very thankful for a less expensive living situation, being very close to my parents and best friend, and having a lot more options around me. I'm 5 minutes from Wegmans and Barnes & Noble, and we can literally walk to the brand-new library in our neighborhood. No more rural living for us!
The kids like being around more children and made friends with a boy about their age across the hall from us. The little boy comes over every few days and they all ride bikes together daily.
I never made any real effort to talk to their friend's mom because I'm just weird like that. *sigh* I usually smile, wave and keep it moving.
While making dinner tonight, his mom knocked on the door and asked whether or not we would like a large pizza from Dominos. Apparently Dominios sent them an extra one and she thought we would want it. Of course, #thesekids were excited! lol
The pizza wasn't vegan, so I didn't have any but that's not really the point. The point is, she thought of us. People say that neighbors don't talk or care about each other but my new neighbor proved them wrong! I'm so thankful that someone is looking out for me and my family in this new (and sometimes overwhelming) environment.
Have a great weekend!
What My Kids Say
Alvin: "Why can't I go to the store with you?"
Me: "Because I want 5 minutes alone"
Alvin: "I already let you have 5 minutes in the bathroom."
Umm, "let me?" lol #icant #thesekids
Quote of the Day
"I have stared long enough at the glowing flat rectagles of computer screens. Let us give more time for doing things in the real world...plant a plant, walk the dogs, read a real book, go to the opera." -Edward Tuffe