From the Lake to the Ocean

We were lucky enough to have Dad home with us for the past two weeks and spend some quality time together as our own little family.

It also happened to be our second wedding anniversary during this time so we decided we would keep the tradition we started last year and go away for a few days.

Last year I was five months pregnant and we decided to take a road trip through country NSW into Victoria, then home again. It was such an amazing holiday - just the two of us, and we knew that it would have been our last time together as 'a two' before we became 'a three'.

This years holiday involved a beautiful house, a lake and lots of games of cards.

We spent three days on a beautiful lake feeding the ducks and enjoying peace and quiet - something which I think we all needed. We barely watched television and whilst our little man napped, we played hilarious games of cards outside together whilst enjoying the view. It was nice to take a moment and enjoy one another like we used to, as time seems to get away from you when a third little human enters your world.

After our return we only had a couple of days left to enjoy Dad so we headed to the beach for a great big walk. There is something special about an Australian Autumn where you can enjoy the sun, feel the sand between your toes and watch lots of people still take the advantage of a cool swim. Fish and chips by the water then it was back in the car, perfectly timed for little mans naptime.

As relaxing and peaceful as this all sounds, and it really was - there was still the unexpected bumps in the road along the way that create those perfect imperfections. We had poos in the bath whilst Mama was in it too, a teething baby recovering from his first cold which resulted in a few sleepless nights, rainy weather on some days, and finding a stray dog then ferrying it to a local Vet (in an unknown town) whilst being super quiet as little man was asleep in the back seat. Of course we can't forget that all days are timed around little man's three sleeps and meals, which can be a lot more tedious than it sounds. The life of a parent! And as we are so often reminded by those before us, 'this is just the beginning'. 

Make the most of your days, whatever you do. It's definitely easier said than done sometimes, but these moments just pass too quick.

I'm trying this 'glass half full' kind of thing...and I like it!