Simplicity, chaos, but so much love!

So, Adam and I returned from our first vacation together in our 12 years and I have to say, it was amazing. I have pictures up on Facebok, so hop over there to see! We left last Thursday to celebrate 6 days 5 nights in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico at the Sun Palace couples resort there. We had such an amazing time. Thanks to my parents for keeping the kids! I know they are exhausted, but I am sure they loved every minute of it!
We relaxed by the pool much of the time there, as the beach was closed everyday due to high winds! But, the pools were all super nice. We enjoyed plenty of food. We had 50 minute holistic massages, zip lined 1100 feet above the Jungle floor and then ATV'd for an hour through the Jungle as well (surprisingly, my fav part of the entire trip)!
We sailed in the crystal waters on a pirate ship, Columbus, and ate a romantic lobster dinner!
We saw a great Michael Jackson show, witnessed some fun games and even saw the makings of a beach wedding. We met people from all over the world. Found ourselves in some awkward situations (we were hit on by 2 separate couples, Adam was offered to buy drugs in the market, had an odd experience with the maid and had an elderly woman basically try to perform a strip tease in front of him). But, the good far outweighed the bad.
We witnessed a wonderful amount of hospitality from the good people of Mexico and were humbled by their generosity. We were amongst a very diverse group of ethnicity as well as faiths, but everyone was just so friendly.
This trip was much needed and well overdue and we were so blessed by it. We know that we will return there again. We came back even happier then when we left, and have an amazing tan.

Less than 24 hours away from landing in Mexico and yesterday my stomach started hurting! Nerves. Not nerves that something will happen while gone, but nerves about separation from my children. I have never been away from them this long and especially not with Adam to where we are both away! Now, don't get me wrong...they are in the best, capable hands possible! If I am not there, who better than my mom! But, I just worry that they will miss us and cry, or have trouble sleeping! Yes, I know, they will be spoiled rotten and may not even realize our absence, but I am still a mother and I still am nervous.
Definitely thinking that our first trip away, maybe shouldn't have been so far away?! I am sure all will be fine, but just in case, I have set up both the laptop at home, and the laptop we are taking to video chat with the kids. Not sure if it will make it better or worse. The older kids will understand it, I just worry about Griffin. About how he will react to be able to see us, but not touch us?
In the end, we are just so protective of our kids and do everything will them, that I hope I can relax and enjoy the time with just Adam! We've never been able to do this before...just be US!
Not to mention we are missing baseball games and softball practices! Whew, I think I am gonna owe my mom and dad big!
So...here's to praying that we have safe (on-time) travels, good weather (here and there) and that everyone has a wonderful time (us and the kids)!

This Monday morning, I am finding myself wondering how now, as an adult, weekends seem much shorter then they did when I was younger? It just doesn't seem fair. Even though Adam had saturday and sunday off this weekend, we had so much to do that the days just flew by. Savannah had cheer camp on Friday, we were on a mad hunt for a black baseball belt here in town (which no one had, but thanks to a friend, we were able to borrow one!) Then saturday we had opening day of baseball (thankfully the rain held out) then cheer performance at the Relay for Life, then back home. I headed out to shop for the last few things we needed for vacation (found some great deals)! Had a blast with Kristy, but think that we scared 2 ladies at Kohls who, I am certain, thought we were on something because of our little giggle fest! Sunday we had to grocery shop for everything that the kids will need while we are gone, and then start packing! That did it, I started getting so nervous! I have never left my kids like this! Yes, I know they are in great hands (thanks mom and dad!) but just nervous! Adam too is getting nervous as he is so protective of our children. Then he called me this morning all worried that the beach will be closed due to last weeks oil rig explosion that is contaminating the Gulf (hopefully not).
So...now I am trying to get all the last things done so I can enjoy the next 3 days with the kids before we embark on our anniversary trip to Mexico. Praying for safe travels, good weather, an enjoyable time for us and that the kids do well without us. I feel so blessed to be able to take this trip and don't want to ruin it with worries, but, I think it's probably the motherly instict we are given...