My oldest daughter(Baylie) and I recently got home from a short trip to St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. If the place has "beach" in the name,then that's a place for me. Florida has beautiful white sandy beaches, warm weather,
and palm trees. Aahhh, nice change from 30's-40's and snow flurries. One day was 75 degrees and sunny, the other 2 were in the 60's and rain. That's o.k. It didn't stop us from swimming,
snorkeling, playing on t
he beach, or sight seeing. We were just a bit soggy doing it. Not a problem.
he beach, or sight seeing. We were just a bit soggy doing it. Not a problem.
Baylie and I had great one on one time together. She couldn't
get over the fact, that such little food would feed 2 people, since we usually shop for 9. 
Our main purpose for going down was to go over the "Passport to Purity" information--a weekend get away for the parent and same sex child to discuss many issues the child will be
facing in the teenage years. Great info. I wish my mom would have done a weekend like this with me growing up.
Baylie got to experience several firsts: airplane ride, airport shuttle, supershuttle van ride,
seeing the beach--that she will remember anyway, trip with only mom, and eating at a Japanese steakhouse. So glad we were able to make such great memories together in a fun place.
seeing the beach--that she will remember anyway, trip with only mom, and eating at a Japanese steakhouse. So glad we were able to make such great memories together in a fun place.
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Some may be wondering how those ...left behind... did. This was the first time for me to be away from Dan, Daniella, and Charlie; since they joined our family. Daddy and the other 6 children had a nice time together. Matt took off work to take over the "mom" duties. He said he has no plans of becoming Mr. Mom anytime soon. hahah I received a text message on day 2 stating......hurry home, please!!! Too funny. In my most compassionate tone, I simply wrote back...no dirty diapers to change here, off to the beach. :) Dan, Daniella, and Charlie each had one episode of crying and asking for momma; but overall they all did well. We were excitedly greeted at the airport home by 7 family members with "Welcome Home" signs. How sweet. Upon approaching the family, Charlie stepped out and began running to mama. It's always nice to be loved!! Dan grabbed onto my hand to walk to the van. Daniella was happy to closely walk on my other side. We are glad to all be together again.
3 comments:
Wow, what a wonderful time you must have had! Looked like fun!! We are cold here too! :)
What a great weekend getaway! I love that idea of talking with your teen about difficult topics - so important! You are a great mom. :o)
Hi Vickie and Family...Thanks for your response on my family blog. Just wanted to have a look at your family since it's been a while that I've been on my computer. What a lovely trip!!! I know Casey and I really deepened our bond traveling to Russia together. Mr. Dad is a great experience for our kids, too....haha!!! That's the stuff of fondest memories;-).
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