Sunday, June 27, 2004

I'm home....and I'm soooo sleepy....

Not even this cup of joe could perk me up right now. (This graphic is for you Cheezy....I know it makes you laugh!)

We got home around 3:20, and left at 8:00am. Not bad since we were following the guys, pulling a trailer with four motorcycles strapped on. The vacation was wonderful. I feel so refreshed, although I am tired. It is strange how you can ride in a car all day long, and still be sleepy. However, we did stay up till midnight every night, so that might have something to do with it.

The drive home was beautiful....and sad. I always hate leaving my aunt. She is one of those people that just shine. You can't help but love her from the moment you meet her. She has no enemies, and everyone is a friend. She's alone now, as her creep of a husband left her in the midst of her recouperation. I am always in awe of her, and how she handles things. Her knees don't bend, her broken elbow was never mended, so it hangs at a 45 degree angle, and she can't touch her head with that hand....yet she travels alone to her clients offices and carries on with a will that inspires. She flies and drives hundreds of miles....over mountains and back. She has many friends, yet somehow seems so alone. I love the time we spend with her....and it makes it hard to leave. But, we go every other month or so, so that gives us all something to look forward to.

Why is it that the clothes in our suitcases seem to multiply on the trip home? I have tons of laundry....where did it all come from? Well, I have some clue....wee one's idea of unpacking is grabbing every stitch of clothing in her suitcase, and dumping it in the laundry....it's so much easier than folding it and putting it away. She had outfits that she hadn't worn....yet they are mixed in with dirty stuff that I am way too lazy to pick through.

Dh is watching tv and snoozing. He pulled his back loading or unloading the bikes, we aren't sure which, and is whining about it. I suppose that means I will have to go in there, open the Tylenol, get a glass of water, and place the pills in his lilly white hand so he can take them. Why is it that he would rather sit there and complain for a half hour, rather than take the 20 seconds to get the medicine? Oh yes....he's a freaking MAN.

Betsy is already at a friends house. She unpacked, swam for three minutes with her sister, took a shower and left. Oh to have that energy again. Although, after being gone for 6 days, I just want to be home....in my own house....in my own bed....even if it is in the most freaking hot state in the lower 48.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome back.  I'm glad you had a nice trip.  Your Aunt does sound like a remarkable woman.  I'm sure she was glad to see all of you again.  

Anonymous said...

Welcome home. I'm glad you had a nice visit with your aunt, she sounds wonderful. I hope your hubby's back will be better soon!

Anonymous said...

welcome back!!  As fun as a vacation can be, it's always nice to be home again.  :o)  Julie

Anonymous said...

Wecome home Sherry! I'm glad you had a nice time with your Aunt. She sounds like such a wonderful women. I get tired on long car rides too. And there's no place like home!

Anonymous said...

Welcome back Sherry,
I so enjoy your entries you make me laugh and smile.
get some rest and keep me smiling .
thanks.
SMILE!
"P'

Anonymous said...

Oh hate vacation clean up. Lori

Anonymous said...

So glad you are back! And I do love that graphic, I think it is my all time favorite. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Glad to have you back Sherry!!!  Isn't it great coming home to your own  house though?!  No matter how good a vacation is, there is nothing like opening that front door and going to sleep in your own bed.  Ahhhh, sweet bliss!  Enjoy your sleep tonight!
Hugs and love, Lisa

Anonymous said...

Welocme home, it's nice you had a lovely time and all travelled back safely. Hope you recover for the journey soon .......Jules x

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love the coffee graphic too!  It's sooooo me!  HA!  Glad you had a good trip.  I am in awe at the number of folks that have read your journal.  Wow!
Sonya

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you're home!  Your aunt sounds like a wonderful person--I'm glad you get to spend time with her!  Love, Kim

Anonymous said...

Love the graphic! Isn't it lovely getting home? However much you enjoyed your holiday it's lovely to get in your own shower & your own bed. Glad you had a good trip.

Anonymous said...

Welcome back Mom..;o)  That trip was a lot of fun, and you know, we still have summer vacation til sometime in august..we could always go back.  Thanks for letting me go to Kristin's..Emily and her were ecstatic to see me..feels so good to be loved. lol  
~Betsy~