Home from Mexico

We are home!! One week goes by so fast, but it was incredible! Mexico is so beautiful, but there is nothing like home!

Here is the recap of our week!

Sunday morning we got home bright and early to catch out flight for 8:25am, well it was delayed two hours so back to bed we went. Our flight was great though, Eli did incredible. No big upsets, he was content and a breeze to be with. The flight home however... is a whole different story. We didnt get to our resort until almost 10pm, so it was a long day and we were tired. The wind was blowing like crazy and the whole night it just howled. When we got up in the morning the wind was still howling but it was so warm, so the wind was a great relief. Eli was a little leery of the waves at first but once he got in a bit he loved them! He screamed with delight.

Eli was also very well known around the resort. He was one of the only almost 2 year olds around, and he all he wanted to do was walk; so he put on alot of mileage. He also wore his sunglasses and hat ALL the time, he had no issues with wearing them, and he was pretty m uch the cutest thing ever... I might be biased though.

Most the week consisted of getting up for breakfast, getting onto the beach, going from the pool to the ocean, going for walks into Akumal (which was just down the beach.) and then it starts all over again.

Andy and I got to play volleyball together, which was a nice highlight for me. I played volleyball in junior high, and still enjoy playing. Andy was impressed with my playing and said I was better than he expected. I also promised Andy that before the week was out I would go snorkeling with him. I dont mind snorkeling but heres the thing. I have issues with sunscreen on my face... I can put it on, but theres something with the reaction of the sun, water and sunscreen that makes my face feel hot, and burn, so I was nervous about going snorkeling. It was well worth it. We saw some incredible turtles, and just watched them for 45 minutes or so! It was well worth it and Im glad we went.

The trip was incredible, and Eli did so well. He was so happy. Sleepwise he did really well too. The first night his bed was by ours, but the rest of the week we decided to move him. The close was fairly large, and the doors opened out, so we put his bed in front of the closet doors, and he slept and napped great! He wasnt technically sleeping in the closet, but pretty close!! But it worked! One day he napped for 4 hours!! And might I add, he also has continued to poop on the potty, all week!! Even at the airport yesterday! So impressed!

We also met some awesome people. Thats the thing about staying on a smaller resort. A few nights we played spoons as a family after Eli was down. Since our rooms were all close to each other, and the doors are right side by side, we would take shifts and someone would hang out in the room or read for a bit while everyone was out by the bar, and then we'd switch. It worked well. We attracted a lot of attention playing spoons and even had some people play with us. It was great! So much fun!

As much as I wouldve liked to stay longer, it is great to be home! Our flight left mexico yesterday around 4:30p.m, and it ended up being a bit delayed so we didnt get into town until around 11pm! It was a long travel day considering we left the resort at 11am. Eli was exhausted, and lost it multiple times. He was the kid screaming, and loosing it that you just want to stop crying. So at one point I got up to go see my parents to see if they could help, well there was lady standing up getting something from up top and it fell smack dab onto Eli's face. Well he lost it even more, and now his nose is all scratched up! It was an exhausting flight and of course as soon as we touched down he fell asleep. I couldnt believe it! Ohwell I guess.

All in all Im tired, but am so glad that we got to go. Im wanting to start planning out next trip already (without Eli!!) but we'll see what happens!!

So for all of you who continued to check my blog over the week we were away, thank you!! I will post some pictures soon once we have unpacked. Today is a busy day of laundry, grocery shopping, and a dr appointment. Im glad Andy stayed home from work one last day, his help around the house is so appreciated... including the help in fixing the dryer since it wasnt heating up. He ran out grabbed a new part and now we have a hot dryer!! Praise God!!

We are so blessed!!