When we returned from Kansas, BC mentioned he'd taken a few days off of work in December to provide for a 4 day weekend, and that he'd love us to stay in Texas' Hill Country. He asked if I could take the reigns to plan it?
My honest first thought was: that sounds like a lot of work.
Call me a curmudgeon, but instead of feeling excited I felt overwhelm at the prospect of planning all of the to-do's that a weekend away would necessitate. All of the food and supplies to pack for Iyla. All of the research to find the right spot that could accommodate us comfortably and allow for a toddler. BC thinks I over-plan things (guilty) and is known to say "let's just wing it." Ahem. If I 'winged' it our child probably wouldn't have milk, snacks, her pajamas, potty, toys, etc. You get the idea.
In the vein of acknowledging this could be fun and relaxing once there, I pushed past my initial reservations and did the research- finding what seemed to be a perfect little cottage community on 200 acres just outside of historic Fredericksburg Texas. We were off!
And now I bring you a series of photos I'd like to call "Image vs. Reality."
Subtitle: "No Matter How Much I Plan, I Cannot Control the Outcome."
Suffice it to say we are all pretty exhausted and I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things in Austin. We have one more night here in the Hill Country, and luckily two bottles of wine…. wish us luck!
My honest first thought was: that sounds like a lot of work.
Call me a curmudgeon, but instead of feeling excited I felt overwhelm at the prospect of planning all of the to-do's that a weekend away would necessitate. All of the food and supplies to pack for Iyla. All of the research to find the right spot that could accommodate us comfortably and allow for a toddler. BC thinks I over-plan things (guilty) and is known to say "let's just wing it." Ahem. If I 'winged' it our child probably wouldn't have milk, snacks, her pajamas, potty, toys, etc. You get the idea.
In the vein of acknowledging this could be fun and relaxing once there, I pushed past my initial reservations and did the research- finding what seemed to be a perfect little cottage community on 200 acres just outside of historic Fredericksburg Texas. We were off!
And now I bring you a series of photos I'd like to call "Image vs. Reality."
Subtitle: "No Matter How Much I Plan, I Cannot Control the Outcome."
IMAGE: Darling, idyllic private cottage in the country.
NOT PICTURED: The loud partying group of 10+ people in the cottage immediately beside us. And their yapping dog.
IMAGE(S): Iyla communing happily with nature.
NOT PICTURED: Deer poop EVERYWHERE (and of course smeared all over the bottom of Iyla's shoes). The fact that all of these photos were taken in a 10 minute period, after which Iyla was instantly fussy and bored again.
IMAGE(S): Happy family playing in Fredericksburg's center square.
NOT PICTURED: Iyla's repeated tantrums & food throwing at breakfast, my endless yawning.
IMAGE: Iyla peacefully relaxing under the cottage Christmas tree.
NOT PICTURED: Iyla's refusal to do ANYTHING other than watch videos at the cottage.
Here are a few shots that show a bit more of reality:
Pacifying Iyla with snacks
Iyla spitting out her snack
Iyla refusing to cooperate
Iyla having a meltdown
Iyla giving me the side-eye
"I will ruin your getaway!"
Props to you for telling it like it is! Hope the last day was enjoyable. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I find vacations with young children to be not so much fun at all unless there is ocean, mountains, cousins or other playmates to occupy the kidlets.
ReplyDeleteYou should enter a photo with caption to the Honest Mom photo challenge. https://anhonestmom.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/the-mommy-asana-photo-challenge/
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