Week 4 Vacation

I found out shortly after having my daughter that traveling is not what it used to be. The change in scenery was nice, but really my job was the same, just a new location. I still had to cook, clean, change diapers, feed my daughter, entertain, and do laundry. The problem was that I had to do all these things without my comforts of home which actually made my life MORE difficult, not less. I felt a little ripped off to tell you the truth; I felt like my husband could now lay back, sleep in, and do what he wanted to do while I scrubbed clothes in a small sink to remove mashed carrot stains.

So how did my vacations change from adventure, excitement and freedom to sitting in a small hotel room blinds closed, looking at my husband in frustration because we can’t move, can’t eat, can’t leave and can’t talk in fear we might wake the baby. 

We haven’t taken a holiday since. Until now….

So this time as a family of 4 we travelled 17 hours to our destination. And I gave up. I gave up expectations, I gave up my watch, and I gave up trying to get everything done. And guess what? I completely enjoyed myself. I had just a couple of things I wanted to accomplish and then I got to sit back, relax and watch everyone else have fun.

Holidays bring a sense of refreshment, peace and thoughts of utter delusion. “Wow, why can’t I live here all the time? I don’t need to work. The house keeper will clean it all up right? Why can’t life be like this all the time? Yes, my kids are running around the restaurant but that’s fine isn’t it? I can eat all these deserts and feel great. Yes I will have another drink with my meal.”

I also had a chance to visit many times with a very dear girlfriend. We have only seen each other 2 times in the last 8 years yet I can rely on her like she is a sister. She makes my cry with happiness, makes me wanna pee my pants with laughter and ALWAYS wants to me to help her polish off a bottle of wine! Now you tell me, how is this supposed to help with my fitness goals?!

Well this holiday has been one of discovery for me. I’ve discovered that my kids act wonderful when there is no pressure to be out of the door by a certain time. I’ve discovered that my husband could swim all day in warm blue water and be truly happy. I’ve discovered that friends are good for my soul. I’ve also discovered that having Tina from Fitness on The Go come to my house the morning after arriving home is NOT, I repeat NOT a good idea!