KY LAKE TRIP

Shawn and I were able to get away overnight yesterday. We went to the annual "FarmHouse Lake Break" on Kentucky Lake. I have to say, I am VERY partial to Kentucky Lake. It's actually my favorite lake in Kentucky. I enjoy seeing the sailboats (we only saw 1 this time and it was being taken in), I like the calmer water, I like that it's more shallow, and I like the fact that houses can be built almost right on the water. We had a fun time, stayed up late, ate too much, swam a little, laughed a whole lot, slept in late, had a big breakfast prepared for us this morning...it was definitely a little vacation for this stay @home mom. I savored my food and felt almost spoiled. I didn't take my camera because I didn't want anything that I had to keep up with whatsoever. Sometimes I opt for memories vs pictures...I find I have missed being involved by trying to catch stuff on camera the last couple years. Thankfully, I snagged these pictures from the internet.

I wish I had pictures of the cabin we stayed in. It's a new cabin and so cute. Very good use of space. Well decorated. Homey and comfy. Waterfront...that is the best part. The front is all glass and looks out on the water. We were in a cove just like this one today after breakfast.

I haven't tried sailing yet, but hope to...Grand Rivers is my favorite spot to see sailboats at dock. So peaceful...and it reminds me of the Carolinas.

On another note, the kids have been so out-of-whack lately. I have decided for the next 7 days, I will be doing nothing after 1pm in the day (except Wednesday). From 1pm on, the kids will nap, play, have dinner, do bedtime routine, and go to bed. It's gotten too crazy 'round here and I can't let it go on. I wish I could explain how absolutely wild my children can be when they are out of whack. (Some of you have witnessed it firsthand). They are strong-willed and when they get out of whack, their will goes from just being independent to being unbearable. I rarely see Shawn lose it with the kids...maybe 1 time in the almost 5 years we've been parents...well he almost lost it tonight with Grace. It just seems one or the other is crying all the time and when not crying, they fight over toys. I don't know what the deal is for sure. All I know to do is back up and slow down. We know G has a uti. We know NJ has molars that have punctured the skin and growing in. I have to take big, deep breaths, and, like I said, back up and slow down things in our life. Starting tomorrow. No Amish Country visit for us with a couple other moms and kids! Must go text them now. Good luck finding the balance you're striving for, too. It seems easier for some than others. We have to work at it regularly. The way I look at it...at least we recognize when we're out of whack and try to get back in sync. Here's to trying!!! I'll try to update in a week with the outcome...will the kids be back to acting like normal, good-natured children or will they still be acting like heathens? To be continued and I promise an honest answer will be given.

This picture reminds me of Grace and Noah, who are finally, after almost 2 hours of resisting, snug in their beds.