Wiley Family Vacay: Day 3

My morning started bright and early, somewhere between 4:30 and 4:45, Gulf Shores' time. So, I headed back to the beach for some quiet reading. Once back at the house, and breakfast on the porch, a thunderstorm had moved in. Since the morning would be spent trapped indoors, we offered to make the grocery run for our floor's night to cook.

 

Even though it was only 10:30, you boys conked out on the drive. I stayed in the car to let you snooze, while Daddy grabbed the groceries...and what a crazy 30 minutes we had!! Little Miss, you had a major blowout...and Mommy made a rookie move, forgetting diapers!

Once finally home, laundry going, and lunch made, we headed to the pool for a bit, before another storm rolled in. The cousins all cuddled up for The Lion King and some time to unwind...which didn't last more than 20 minutes. After being cooped up all day, things got a little rowdy - but what can you expect with five boys between the ages of 3 and 7, and two younger tag along shadows! Wiley, after asking all day, and once the rain had stopped, you and I were able to sneak away for some quick, one-on-one time down at the beach.

 

  

 

After dinner, Daddy and Aunt Callie helped occupy the boys by taking you all upstairs to bake cookies. Even though it was an ugly day weather-wise, it was still another great day of vacation.

I have to say though, the highlight of my day, may have been the final two hours of the day. I got to do bedtime with you boys tonight - usually a challenging task. Tonight, it was beyond peaceful. Listening to quiet music, you quickly drifted off while I was able to pray you boys and your life, as well as for your Daddy and I - that we would continue to follow God's lead in all our parenting decisions. Sneaking out of your room, I continued a peaceful evening of prayer and reflection on the beach. I feel like I'm in such a sappy and sentimental stage of my life right now, but I just adore our life and these memories we are making. I desperately want to press pause and soak it all up because before I know it these moments will be gone. Today was a good day, Little Ones, and I'm so thankful for all we have.