Fresh off the family vacation trail...almost. Drove 7 1/2 hours today with another 2 hours and 22 minutes to go tomorrow. Pit stop now at my mom and dad's home. Oh how I appreciate the set table, the prepared meal, the attendance to my children's handwashing and spills, while I just sit and watch and feast.
A word to all grandparents: the best gift you can give to your grown children is to take care of their children. The sanity break is much appreciated. It can range from 15 minutes for a bath or shower to 2 hours for a dinner out, or even a weekend to contribute to a real rarity: couple time.
I am completely spoiled and my parents are crazy enough to occassionally agree to a week! It rejuvenates myself and my husband and we're ready to take on more months with renewed vigor. My parents claim to love every minute of it and I half believe them.
I know it is incredibly hard work with some laughs thrown in the mix. I am very grateful for my parents' help and I hope to someday return the favour to my own children (and maybe even to some of my good friends if they're really nice to me).
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