Vacation Days sure have changed

When I graduated college my eyes were opened to the amazing places that exist in out world to visit, the number of cool things there are to experience and just all that I truly enjoy. Since I started work I've been the kind of person to assure I use all my vacation days each year. It isn't always a easy but it's imperative to life!

This year, since going back to world with three little kids, I've managed to use my vacation days quicker then ever. But the difference is that I have not had a single new adventure or visited any place new. Instead my vacation days have been spent running chores, changing diapers, fighting with children and when I'm lucky visiting a local park for a play with the kids. What a different life I live these days!

I surely wouldn't trade it for the world. I do long for. Week of travel and lack of worries. However, I wouldn't give trade my children and the responsibilities they bring for anything in the world. They are my new experience. They are the new adventure. Going new places I see a familiar place new again. 

My prayer is that I find more grace and patience with my children. I want them to know how special they are. 

Today I had to take a vacation day because Sarah is off. Today I totted Ellie and a friend to ice skate camp, followed by a long trip through walmart with Max and Clair, and a short visit to a neighborhood park. We have spent the last 45 mins sitting in the car while Clair slept. What a vacation day!