David and I finally got ourselves out the door and on a (mini) vacation.

It was everything I needed it to be.

We left for Washington D.C. last week looking forward to seeing some sights and catching up (slash meeting) lots of family.

I could get really sappy and long winded about my Grandparents, and how much they mean to me despite only seeing them maybe once a year for most of my life. I'm going to try really hard not to go on and on about how much I love them. How blessed I know I am to be their granddaughter, and to be a part of their family. So I'll have to move on quickly before I get stuck here raving about the wonderful people they are.


I expected the trip to be great. David had a lot of people to meet and I was bringing my pride and joy of a peanut to show off, so I knew it would be fun. I expected to feel loved and welcome like you only can when you're with family. I expected good card games and silly yard games with cousins. I expected pestering Uncles and so sweet Aunts.

But this trip (even though it was a mini one) was more than that for me.

Maybe it is because I had pushed real life out of my mind. So on my mental break from reality and responsibility I could really SEE some things.

I learned a lot. Maybe I was just reminded of a lot.

1. Every baby should think they are the center of the universe. Babies can do no wrong. My family reveres babies. Can you imagine if every baby got that kind of love.

2. So many of us- no matter how different we are- want the same things. To be safe and happy with our families. It's that simple.

3. You can ALWAYS be learning.

4. People need people. The human soul is not meant to be alone. We need different things from each other. But every one needs some kind of companionship.

5. Family really makes the best friends.

I love my family. A lot.

Even if I can't see them every day (year).

I'm sure we'll try and sneak back again sometime soon.