R&R

Today I was looking forward to spending a relaxing day at Grandma Jo's with my cousins and our children. The visit consisted of the kids running around screaming and banging toys in the basement (can't wait til Ev can join in), a somewhat rushed lunch so the kids could continue to play, Grandma missing out on the conversation while washing the plastic, disposable plates we used for lunch and of course showing off Evelyn's walking abilities. It was great to see everyone and I enjoyed watching all of the kids...for the few seconds they were upstairs. But the truth of the matter is relaxation is not a part of my life anymore. Even during a simple family visit with a baby Evelyn's age you constantly have to be on your toes. Whether she is playing with Renee's very small magnets, walking along the child-unproof cabinets or crawling at an increasing rate of speed towards Grandma's poisonous Poinsettias. Let's just say the ride home was more relaxing than anything-Evelyn fell asleep before we left the driveway and mommy enjoyed some silence and her heated seats. Evelyn was clearly a little heated herself. When I got her out of her carseat and laid her in her crib I later found her wriggling out of her clothes.