Not so much time to write today, as packing and getting ready to travel dominated almost everything I did today.
The next time you hear from me, I will be here:
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We anticipate quite an adventure ahead of us, with 9 hours on airplanes combined with a rambunctious child. But compared to when we set off without children, we are traveling amazingly light. Amazing how having to one new person in our lives gets us to be less concerned about the little stuff and more concerned about making sure that we can entertain her on the plane.
The beach house we are renting is situated on the west end of Anini Beach and is sheltered by a lovely reef system which keeps the shore mellow and baby-friendly. And it's big enough for grandparents to share in the visit. My mom and dad will be spending some quality time with us on this trip and I can hardly wait for Zosia to have such an extended visit time with them.
Lotus now has pink edgings on both cuffs, but, still needs sleeves sewn in and the edging around the crochet border on the body of the sweater. She's been tucked into my suitcase and will be what I work on when I get to the island... I just can't imagine trying to focus on that kind of project while on an airplane with a toddler.
As per usual, we have found a place with a broadband connection, so I hope that I will be able to share some of our vacation photos with you while we are there.
To all in the US, a happy 4th of July weekend to you. To all others, may you have a lovely weekend to kick off July!
The next time you hear from me, I will be here:
View Larger Map
We anticipate quite an adventure ahead of us, with 9 hours on airplanes combined with a rambunctious child. But compared to when we set off without children, we are traveling amazingly light. Amazing how having to one new person in our lives gets us to be less concerned about the little stuff and more concerned about making sure that we can entertain her on the plane.
The beach house we are renting is situated on the west end of Anini Beach and is sheltered by a lovely reef system which keeps the shore mellow and baby-friendly. And it's big enough for grandparents to share in the visit. My mom and dad will be spending some quality time with us on this trip and I can hardly wait for Zosia to have such an extended visit time with them.
Lotus now has pink edgings on both cuffs, but, still needs sleeves sewn in and the edging around the crochet border on the body of the sweater. She's been tucked into my suitcase and will be what I work on when I get to the island... I just can't imagine trying to focus on that kind of project while on an airplane with a toddler.
As per usual, we have found a place with a broadband connection, so I hope that I will be able to share some of our vacation photos with you while we are there.
To all in the US, a happy 4th of July weekend to you. To all others, may you have a lovely weekend to kick off July!
What a lovely place to spend the fourth. Have a great vacation.
Have fun! And just remember--eventually, the plane ride ends. Z will do fine, and so will you. Looking forward to seeing finished Lotus pictures in exotic settings.
Safe and happy travels!
Have a wonderful trip and Happy Fourth of July!
Ah, long flights with a toddler...I remember those days well. This is one time that non-stop cartoons (if you're lucky enough to be on a plane that has them) are your friend. As she grows up those flights get easier, until, like me today, you're putting your 15-year-old ALONE on a plane bound for Europe. Gulp.
A week in a Hawaiian beach house sounds lovely. Enjoy!
have a great time in Hawaii! I am writing this from Palo Alto while the grands watch the 2nd Indiana Jones movie. Yesterday they hung out in our hotel pool with us. Intergenerational get togethers are great. We are currently trying to decide where all of us (including my other DD) will go for Xmas.