KY - The Final Days

Sunday was my last full day in KY. We were wiped out from the wedding the night before. Sunday was truly a day of rest for us. My mom, dad, and I all slept in. For me that was 8:30. Not really sleeping in for many people, but it was better than my usual 6:30 alarm on most mornings.

Off to Cracker Barrel we went. Now, we have a Cracker Barrel in the Springs, but for some reason, it is just not the same as eating it in the south. The Sweet Tea is sweeter, the country ham tastes saltier, and the biscuits are even more melt-in-your mouth goodness.(Hey, I should get some kind of payment for that advertisement.) This turned out to be my second of 3 trips to "Cracker Brow" as my kids used to call it when they were little, on this little KY trip.

Mama and Daddy

My beautiful breakfast made complete with grits.

Afterwards, we did a little Wal-mart, Dollar General, and Big Lots shopping excursion, another KY visit tradition to find some deals. And find some deals we did. $3.00 pajamas for Isaiah and Laila, clearance priced goggles for all the kids, a coveted Little Einsteins stuffed rocket, and silly bands for $1.00. I love shopping for deals.

Shopping can be exhausting. We came home and took a nap. Naps on Sunday afternoons are really beautiful things. Then, Rick's mom came over to pick me up and take me out to eat at the local Mexican restaurant. I just love eating out. This whole weekend was one eating out event after another, pure delight.

Here we are at dinner

The long weekend was good. I got to do lots of things that I don't get to do very often, or if I get to do them, they aren't always that enjoyable and relaxing with 6 kids in tow. I am very thankful for my time away. I did some reading, some journaling, some hanging out with family, and some extra sleeping. Thanks, to my hub-a-dub-dub for the time away. Not many fathers would tackle what he did and come out on the other end with everyone still alive and well. He did great.

Now, I just had to share this discovery with you. In the Chicago airport they had toilets with built-in covers. You just wave your hand over the sensor and the cover slides around to give you a clean seat. How genius is that? Of course I had to take a picture.
Speaking of poo. I was greeted by Isaiah pooping his pants. I can't even remember the last time he has done that. It has been months. Who knows if it was some act of rebellion, laziness, or just an accident, but there is nothing like cleaning up fresh poo off a kid, his clothes and car seat to bring you back to reality real fast.

The noise level in the truck on the way home was unbelievable. Everyone was talking to me all at the same time. I realized I was missed and it warmed my heart. This is my life. I love it and wouldn't change it for anything. Welcome to my world!!