Still recovering- the body does not rebound back like a rubber band anymore. Did I run a marathon- no ( the London Marathon was this past sunday) and yes a few folks saw the sight of me at school drop off and assumed I did that or more appropriate to my current level of fitness got run over by a truck.
I did fly out for a girls weekend in florida ( yes God really wanted me to go as did Chris)- first flight off of London since the Ash crisis (seriously a volcano?)- so 2flights later ( 11 hours total) and I was drinking red bull (e.g sugar free rockstar) and vodka with 7 other amazing Moms. So I won't go into the details ( we like to keep things mysterious) but basically I never got over my jet lag (no sleep), ate a tone of fried shrimp, and drank quite a bit of booze, all while talking a mile minute ( I have no voice at all now) and trying to read all 18 magazines we shared as a group ( Oh I miss my US trash mags), and keep up with all my friends updates.
Flew out sunday night- they had to hold the plane at chicago on the runway for me since the Florida flight was delayed ( another stroke of luck)- Made it home. Not functioning at an A level mom- picked CJ up from soccer (isn't it the best when your kids are so excited to see you) and could barely make it thru dinner or baths without falling asleep. Husband- not sure what he has up his sleeves ( wondering if is going to ask for permission to climb Everest)- because I came into a house with the laundry done, beds made, kitchen usable ( he threw out all evidence of pizza boxes and happy meals), and he had a jam packed activity weekend, ballet, birthday party, swim lessons, and kiddie haircuts. He rocked it and showed no signs of being beaten by the process- me on the other hand look like I ran a marathon after never having run more than a 5k. Recovery mode initiated
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Midwest vs East Coast Bring it On
Blog has taken a backburner with school holidays in full effect. Got back from amazing trip to Tenerife ( Canary Islands)- the good news is the trip would have been a success if I saw the sun and the SUN is what we got . Warm weather, warm pools, happy kids, some English celeb sighting ( an Eastender actress ( their version of General Hospital, and tennis player Greg Rusedski ( note Chris actually drank with him and watched the Masters)- Sidebar did anyone else cheer when Tiger totally missed that putt- sorry but I was pretty pleased he didn't play as well as he normally does and not to butt in but what the heck is Elin waiting for ( hire the barracudas and let the bloodshed begin- I know I need to work on the concept of forgiveness.)
Completely relaxing trip- kids were in the pool most of the day and the hotel set up an outdoor movie viewing area so after the kids ate they could watch a movie while the adults finished their dinner. We went with friends from England and it was a nice mix of having people you know with you but not eating every meal together. We met another American family at the resort who are living in England- the husband came up to us and said he could tell we were Midwesterners because we were talking with folks in the pool and bing sociable ( I didn't want to point out that Chris was in a MSU shirt and hat). He was from Ohio so we talked briefly- nice guy- then he calls his wife to come meet us- I am not exaggerating within 30 seconds she told me she was from Manhattan and that is why she had a zero adjustment to London because NYC and London are so similiar and then she went on to tell me that she has a Range Rover and her husband has a Lexus and they belong to this golf club in Surrey and they love the International School they are at, and this and that. ( Long story short- she was the most annoying person and I couldn't swim far enough away from her and bragging life- to be fair her kids were actually sweet and well behaved). The kicker was her husband kept trying to find Chris and I because he loves "Midwesterners" and hates hearing how great New York is from his other half.
Headed back to 50 degree England weather that basically the peachy glow I obtained was gone as soon as I exited the plane. Seriously I am back to a pale white purplish color.
Completely relaxing trip- kids were in the pool most of the day and the hotel set up an outdoor movie viewing area so after the kids ate they could watch a movie while the adults finished their dinner. We went with friends from England and it was a nice mix of having people you know with you but not eating every meal together. We met another American family at the resort who are living in England- the husband came up to us and said he could tell we were Midwesterners because we were talking with folks in the pool and bing sociable ( I didn't want to point out that Chris was in a MSU shirt and hat). He was from Ohio so we talked briefly- nice guy- then he calls his wife to come meet us- I am not exaggerating within 30 seconds she told me she was from Manhattan and that is why she had a zero adjustment to London because NYC and London are so similiar and then she went on to tell me that she has a Range Rover and her husband has a Lexus and they belong to this golf club in Surrey and they love the International School they are at, and this and that. ( Long story short- she was the most annoying person and I couldn't swim far enough away from her and bragging life- to be fair her kids were actually sweet and well behaved). The kicker was her husband kept trying to find Chris and I because he loves "Midwesterners" and hates hearing how great New York is from his other half.
Headed back to 50 degree England weather that basically the peachy glow I obtained was gone as soon as I exited the plane. Seriously I am back to a pale white purplish color.
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