coming back to reality

Lynn is the 2nd one from the right.

As all of you know it isn't easy coming back from a vacation. Even though the weather didn't improve much in the Bahamas we still did most everything we planned on doing. We were thankful for the wet suits that they made us wear when we swam with the Dolphins. It was fun and my favorite part. Lynn of course enjoyed the thrill adventure of feeding sharks and I was grateful I wasn't certified in scuba diving so that I could pass on that adventure. Lynn said it was intense and they were all folding their arms because the instructor told them to do that so a shark wouldn't think there arms were food and bite.

I enjoyed jogging on the beach especially when it was yecky weather and only me and a handful of people were out there! Lynn ended up having to fly to Orlando for a conference when it was time to go so I came home with the rest of the group.

When I came back home I was pleased to find out the kids did well and there weren't any major issues. Our babysitters were awesome and we appreciated their help! Robert had a hey day while we were gone especially when the kids were on there own on Sunday and Monday. I was a TAD frustrated when I got in the suburban and saw at least 50 items of leftover snowclothes and equipment. I began chucking them into a huge pile in the garage. When I got to the skis even I recognized that those were a nice pair of skis and I controlled myself enough to set them down nicely. I then had a talk with Robert that IF he is going to sluff school and take our Suburban to go snowboarding with his friends it might be a good idea to at least try to hide the evidence next time! (please tell me I'm not the only mom that has had to teach such an obvious thing)

He tried to explain to me that ANY teenager is going to go a little crazy when there parents are gone! He usually tries to get my sympathy by reminding me what I used to do when I was a teenager, but after always answering him that I never did any of those things when I was a teenager he has finally stopped saying that and has just concluded that I was THE most boring teenager ever. My parents must have been grateful to have such a boring teenager!

Bahamas

Yes, that is a sweater and long pants I am wearing. Bahamas is having an unusual cold spell! The beaches and pools are literally empty. It is so weird to see the beautiful beach with no one on it. At least we can say we are in warmer weather than where we live which isn't the case for a lot of the people here.

We still braved the cold (since we had wet suits) and swam with the dolphins yesterday. That was fun. I was suppose to kiss the dolphin Sasha and apparently I didn't smack at the end of my kiss. Everyone was teasing me and I admitted I wasn't the best kisser. Lynn said "Sasha I know how you feel."

Lynn is heading out right now to go diving and he is hoping it won't be cancelled. I think I'm going to go have a jog on the beach. This place is beautiful. They have huge aquariums with all kinds of fish that you can see as you walk through tunnels. That is my style, looking at the fish without having to get cold or wet, or taking a chance of touching them.! We got to see when it was feeding time for the eels. The sharks and stinging rays were real cool.

We are missing James b-day today. Happy 11th buddy. We love you. We gave him a beebee gun(sp?) for his b-day and left with the warning not to shoot his eye out while we are gone.

Lynn's cousin Jeff and his wife are helping tend for us along with my nephew Marcus and his wife Natalie. We are hoping they will still want children after they are done!

We are hoping for better weather tomorrow so we can actually get in the water. I obviously didn't bring enough long pants if it doesn't warm up.