It has been a week since my family left and it has taken that long for me to collect my thoughts. Having us all together, including our granddaughter was so much fun and really a dream come true. We were busy, but also spent a lot of time relaxing by the pool. We took the baby along to some fun restaurants and also let her parents have a date at their favorite Venice restaurant too. The baby had a lot of firsts including first plane trip, first pool time and first time at the beach. She is the happiest and sweetest baby, with so many smiles for her Nana.
I cooked a lot, but cooking is my love language. My daughters always appreciate my cooking and a nice table setting. It makes me happy too. My house was filled to the brim with baby toys and other necessities and it felt really empty after everyone left. I now own a portable crib and hope it gets a lot of use in the years to come.
Luckily, we have many dates coming up to see each other, including the bridal shower and christening in a few weeks. And, of course Melissa’s wedding in the summer. There always seem to be big occasions to get together, but in all honesty, it is the times just sitting around the dinner table that really make me the happiest.
Happy Thursday!
