It was WONDERFUL to escape to the north. I am used up but happy. The kids had a great time and are easy as pie to deal with on the 4 hour drive. I got home tonight and am tired but happy. My thoughts for next year -- stop letting other people freak me out. Why do I worry so much? I need to pllan more so I stress less. We need to find things to keep my Dad busy and purposeful. He does not know how to relax so telling him to relax is a bad idea. I need to try not to sweat differences in parenting styles (there are just differences in the household items I would let my 20 month old chew and play with, watching a more relaxed style with my nephew is exciting and exhausting). Different styles, different kids, different parents. My Dad freaked out a lot. We called it Grandpa syndrome because my nephew seemed to develop a death wish in his presence. Funny but not. More later, tired now, glad to be home!!!

No, my sister isn't pregnant yet.