We made it! This is the view from our balcony.
Not bad. We are staying in my mother-in-law’s time share. She told me she bought her unit specifically because the children’s pool and play yard are directly beneath the balcony. She wanted it to be close for her grandkids. Love her.
But I am ahead of myself. First, the girls had a tasty breakfast of cheerios and apple juice in the airport waiting to board the flight to Mexico. They talked about Mexico for days, weeks really, and were so excited to finally be leaving for our big trip.
My favorite quotes from take off…
Ainsley: Is it almost time to blast off?
Natalie: I can see tons and tons from up here. You can see over the trees. Look how they look circle-sh.
Ainsley: I can see the land, Natalie. LOOK! We’re on top of the air.
Natalie: We aren’t on top of the air, we’re in the air. (laughing) You can’t be on top of the air.
This is what I used to do on a plane.
I was going to take a picture of what I now do, but I was too busy doing it! We took 5 trips to the bathroom, realized the dvd I brought for the children’s viewing pleasure wasn’t in the case I brought (rookie mistake!), and downed two expensive box lunches which were worth every penny.
When Natalie saw the Jacuzzi on our balcony she said, “We can take a bath out here!” After a second she said, “Wait a minute, we can’t take a bath out here (hands flying up to cover her chest) because we’re girls.”
After unpacking, we hit the beach and the pool. Natalie was excited to collect shells and coral with Uncle Clayton. I brought doodling pads and colored pencils for the girls to have nature journals – a fun activity Natalie’s kindergarten class does at school. When I told her she was overwhelmed…. she hugged me tightly and gushed, “Thanks, mom.” It was like I had handed her the moon.
Ainsley was more interested in the sand than the water, a girl after my own heart.
A view of Cozumel from our resort’s private beach.
And, of course, what would the world be like without Walmart? Loaded question, I know. But it was handy for grabbing a few meals worth of food and snacks for when we don’t want to head to a restaurant.
Okay, I’m off for day two of relaxing. I am working on the relaxing part. I think it will take me a few days to really chill. Ryan’s caregiver emailed me to say he is happy, eating and pooping and sleeping well. What a relief. I had a bit of anxiety over whether he would have a bit of anxiety and I’m so happy to hear he is fine.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.
(c) 2016 Leighann Marquiss
Comments (14)
Enjoy every minute of it! You all soooooo deserve it!
Relax and soak up the sun and beach…. 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day to you!!
relax.
enjoy.
drink a margarita for me 🙂
your cake balls were the HUGEST hit!!
aweee beautiful! enjoy each and every minute! :o)
Happy Mother’s Day!
How wonderful that you can get away for a spell to rest and relax….even more wonderful that Ryan has a terrific caregiver. Soak up some rays for your peeps too okay?
Have a wonderful, memory making time. Happy Mother’s Day!
Have an awesome, relaxing time!!!!!
Ah, looks so refreshing! You have a wonderful time… and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Lynnette
That looks so awesome! Have a great time! Love Lynda (SA)
WELL-DESERVED BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy it and try not to dwell on feeling anxious or guilty about leaving ryan – he certainly won’t remember or hold it against you. 🙂 think of it as an opportunity to spend seriously quality time with the girls after so much stress in their lives, too, and a great opportunity to RELAX on your part! make sure you get some time completely ALONE to relax while you’re there!!!!! get a massage or sit on the beach and read or WHATEVER! 🙂 🙂 🙂
-Ashley
SUCH a fun post! I am missing my friend this week and it’s only Monday! The girls look ADORABLE! Soak in all the sun, snuggles and kisses that you can…and go do something crazy with the big guy too!!!!
So excited for you!
Enjoy your time! The place looks beautiful where you are staying. Glad you could get away. You deserve it.
Stopped by moms house yesterday. Ryan is doing great. Mom fed him his food then got his milk ready in the feeding machine and sat down to wait the 30 minutes you told her to wait. Ryan got mad because he watched her get it ready and then he knew he wasn’t getting any. Katie and I insisted he knew what she was doing, mom said he didn’t. After a few min, mom and katie hooked him up. He was asleep soon after. Such a sweet baby! Glad I was able to see him.
love ya
It looks heavenly! If you guys can make it over to Cozamel you should… it’s really great. Awesome shopping for souvenirs. Relax and enjoy, you all definitely deserve it! Glad to hear Ryan was doing so well!
Have a wonderful time! Here’s to hoping that you do get relax and read a book…maybe for a little bit even??? 🙂 It looks beautiful…and just like everyone else, I’m glad you were able to go!