In the Groove

Hi, Amanda.

According to our text messages, you are on your way home today after what sounds like a good time...I'm not sure how long the trip back will take, but I thought I'd write a little today so that you have something to read upon returning, and because I haven't done very well trying to get back here daily. Of course I had D here for a few days and you've been away, both excellent excuses I'd say, but...

I'm just coming in out of the sun after three gorgeous days spent mostly by my pool. Finally, it looks like our weather has turned around after weeks of mainly rain, followed by weeks of only partly sunny days with scattered thunderstorms. It was great to sit by the pool this weekend and read and really settle into vacation mode. I had invitations to the beach and to a fourth of July party but I just needed a little time with me and politely declined. The reclusive Gemini twin needed some time to herself...

Honestly, not that I regret or would give back the time I had with D, but I would definitely rethink the timing next time she visits. I barely had time to take a deep breath and sleep in after the school year ended and suddenly I was sharing my vacation/cleaning and shopping and entertaining a house guest. What I understand about myself now is that I need to start my vacation by myself, that the first few days need to be about physical recuperation and really doing nothing.

That being said I'm all the sudden scared that the timing for my visit won't be perfect for you, that you won't have enough down time between your vacation and my visit. I leave 3 weeks from tomorrow, so I have my fingers crossed that you'll be back to life as normal by the time I get there.

Can't wait to hear from you when you get back!

Love and miss you,
Barb