Vacation?

I have been on vacation since the 2nd. But, I haven't exactly vacated anything. We decided not to go anywhere though I had the whole week off so I spent some quality time with friends and family. I had a great 4th. I went to the lake without Bella. I was so happy to relinquish the parenting for that fun holiday. Of course I didn't want to miss her reaction to the fireworks, so she and Tommy joined us later on the boat. She loved the fireworks. She sat so still and quiet. She was mesmerized. I am not looking forward to going back to work but it's inevitable, and I know Bella is missing the days with my mom. She has grown taller, smarter and her motor skills sharper right in front of my eyes. I was not too distracted to notice the little things. All-in-all I am glad we chose not to leave home and go visit out-of-state or pay the expensive hotel rates at the beach. I loved my non-vacation vacation.