You know you've got it really bad when you go on a mini vacay and your only souvenir is a bird magazine that you bought in the pet shop....Sad!!! It's even sadder when you buy seed for one of the parrots when it's cheaper there than at home.
As mentioned in an earlier blog, this was the first time I had been away from the birds since we got them, even the keets. I must say, I was a little sad when we got them up Friday morning and then drove off in the jeep. My mom, bless her, decided to stay at the nest while we were gone. She kept reassuring me that everything was going to be just fine. Bill and I made every list known to man...this applies to all the electronics in my house not just bird info. My parents are electronically challenged and explaining to them how to simply turn on the tv is no simple task. Three remotes later you can watch a movie in the living room, in the bedroom it only takes two. Thank goodness the only real crisis we had was explaining how to turn on the TV...Thank goodness I had cell range at that point. At the resort, I had to do the classic extend your ear towards the window and point your toe towards the hall and pray for service.
Overall the trip was good but I noticed how much I missed my feathered children (including Syta the fish, we just refer to her as a bird..ha ha). The funniest part of coming home from the weekend is the fact that we didn't waste any time getting home. In the past we would take "our route" through Vermillion, Oh and head towards home arriving early evening. We pulled into the garage by 11am. When the parrots hear the garage door open, they know I'm home. When they heard the door on Sunday morning, they erupted with excitement. I swear they saved all their energy for us when we got home. It was such a sweet sound hearing all seven of them, I'm sure I could hear Syta "sloshing" around in her cage too.
My sweet mother not only stayed at my house, she baked my fave peach pie for my birthday, had birthday presents from her and my father along with a mother's day gift from the kiddos. Very thoughtful. It's very reassuring that I have two sets of grandparents that are so dedicated to my children. My Mother-in-law was on back-up if my mom had any problems.
So I conclude by stating that I'm very thankful all the thought and consideration that went into our weekend getaway. Both set of parents were responsible for our little trip. I enjoyed our time away, but I must say, I loved being back into the routine of getting up with the birds and heading to work.
Stay tuned....in 30 days we leave for the beach with my in-laws.....This time we're going to be gone for longer and the parrots are going to my parents and Syta and the keets are going to stay with Aunt Merri. I think that vacation will be a little more relaxing since I won't worry as much since I know that my parrots won't be a big problem for my parents. The keets are going to turn Aunt Merri's house into a three-ringed circus, I hope she's ready....
Well this girl is tired, a weekend getaway is nice, but them comes the dreaded Monday at work. 31 clients later, I'm back into the swing of things. A four day mental break was nice, but I must say, I'm REALLY looking forward to an entire week off from work. But as many of you know, I'm always checking my voice mail and work email even off the clock. My clients are so precious to me but I have to remember that a vacation is a good thing now and them.
Love to all from the nest...I'm typing quietly in the bedroom as the spoiled children sleep in the living room....BRATS!!!!
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