This week at the beach with family and friends has been great but it hasn't exactly been restful. Most of the kids are up by 6:45 each morning and they make sure that we know it. And since Kellie and I have a room on the main level, we hear the herd as they stage their assault up the stairs. Good coffee helps with that, but it would be nice if they would sleep a little longer.
Our days have been packed with kids playing (sometimes nicely, sometimes not), beach time (usually too much sun), lots and lots of food (man, do I need to work out), and great fellowship with our friends who are here with us. By the end of the day, we are spent as are the kids. It's been lots of fun but not all that relaxing.
So this morning, as Emme is taking her morning nap, my beautiful wife Kellie has taken our other 3 kids to the beach while I remain here at the house in the solitude. I've read some, listened to a couple of sermons on podcast, answered some emails, done a little bit of church work, and just enjoyed being alone. I love people and I love being around them, but I'm one of those guys who needs some alone time here and there to be able to function properly.
Now that I've had some "me time", I'm ready to reconnect with the crew and hit the beach!
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