I took a staycation, seems to be the new en vouge thing to do now that gas prices have gone through the roof, at least so I am told
I will admit that part of me was a bit bummed that we were not going anywhere since we had a 3 day weekend; however, the other part of me was happy to have a whole weekend without anything that “had” to be done or having to be anywhere at a set time.
I realized during my staycation that I don’t get to spend a lot of time in my own home enjoying it. While watching TV Saturday night it came to me that my husband and I work uber hard to have nice things such as our house yet we really don’t take the time to enjoy it. For instance we have a 50in TV in our family room the primary users? The kids…..they use it to watch their shows in the morning and before bed and Dan and I may watch the news or some Sunday morning shows. Wrong answer I thought. I could list a few dozen examples like that in my house.
So I made a decision this weekend, I like my house and I need to spend more time enjoying it. One out of town vacation a year is enough time out of the house (that doesn’t mean we won’t have some weekend getaway's here and there) but a vacation at home can be just as relaxing and even downright productive.
Now before you scold me for staying in the house all weekend let me be clear that we did get out and do things such as, all day at the pool on the 4th, blueberry and cherry picking at a local farm on Saturday and Sunday we played in the yard and got some chores done. I can say with confidence that the best part was the berry picking; we had a picnic in the back of our sequoia rode a tractor and picked 8lbs of berries. Take a look doesn’t it look like fun?? So how was your 4th? What did you and your family do this long weekend?
I will admit that part of me was a bit bummed that we were not going anywhere since we had a 3 day weekend; however, the other part of me was happy to have a whole weekend without anything that “had” to be done or having to be anywhere at a set time.
I realized during my staycation that I don’t get to spend a lot of time in my own home enjoying it. While watching TV Saturday night it came to me that my husband and I work uber hard to have nice things such as our house yet we really don’t take the time to enjoy it. For instance we have a 50in TV in our family room the primary users? The kids…..they use it to watch their shows in the morning and before bed and Dan and I may watch the news or some Sunday morning shows. Wrong answer I thought. I could list a few dozen examples like that in my house.
So I made a decision this weekend, I like my house and I need to spend more time enjoying it. One out of town vacation a year is enough time out of the house (that doesn’t mean we won’t have some weekend getaway's here and there) but a vacation at home can be just as relaxing and even downright productive.
Now before you scold me for staying in the house all weekend let me be clear that we did get out and do things such as, all day at the pool on the 4th, blueberry and cherry picking at a local farm on Saturday and Sunday we played in the yard and got some chores done. I can say with confidence that the best part was the berry picking; we had a picnic in the back of our sequoia rode a tractor and picked 8lbs of berries. Take a look doesn’t it look like fun?? So how was your 4th? What did you and your family do this long weekend?
13 comments:
Jackson looks like he is having a ton of fun on that tractor.
This may sound a little stalker-ish, maybe more of hitting on you, it's not meant to be, but in that last picture, I am jealous of you. You have some great legs!
Great Idea....
We stayed home too (family wedding) and had a blast. I too need to enjoy my house a bit more.
Glad you had a Happy 4th!!!
great pix!
I wish I could stay home more too! Staying home, and not have chores to do would be even better!
I so so so want to go berry picking. And I will someday. I just hope my wee ones have as much fun as your kids look like they did!
And yep -- enjoy that house! I'm right there with you.
So glad you realized your house is a refuge! I love ours, and think it is important to sometimes just soak it all in! :)
The pictures of you all cherry and blueberry picking are beautiful! You all look like you are having so much fun!
We did the staycation as well:)
That does look like fun. Down here in TX the berries are picked already! We were sickly unfortunately this weekend, but we were able to enjoy the 4th at least!
Glad you enjoyed your "staycation!" Love that new word!
It does look like fun! I can't wait until Chicken is old enough to enjoy things like that. What did you do with all the berries?
I love berry picking!
I love staycations (and I love that word more!! ) It is awesome to be able to just veg at home sometimes... It sounds like it was great.
Looks like a great time! I think its a great idea to find activities close to home. We are only going out of state twice this year (maybe 3 times if we spend christmas in florida again). Everything else will be close to home. Gas is too expensive to be traveling far!
I now need a Staycation.
Who knew?
Wait I have a Staycation every day.
I. need. the. beach.
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