t was probably hard to tell, but last week I wasn’t around. I went on holiday.
We drove almost ten hours up the coast to a little town near Byron Bay to spend time with hubby’s family. We drove. The whole ten hours. With a child that we don’t usually take anywhere that requires being in the car for more than half an hour. The furthest we’ve ever been is Ikea… so Byron was huge. More on that tomorrow though.
We had the best time. I honestly haven’t felt this relaxed since before having Lacey. I feel good. We ate the most delicious food. We watched the sun set. We slept through the sun rising {perfect}. I walked along the beach {okay, I only managed to do that once – I was in holiday mode}. I bought out my inner nerd and played Nintendo DS and managed to complete two whole games {Professor Layton and Super Mario Bros – Dork, anyone?} We visited good friends. Lacey ate truckloads of mango. A whole heap of avocado. She danced each night as the sun went down {as you can see above}. We were surrounded by animals, and a river and a snake even made an appearance {get your mind out of the gutter}. Ick.
I’ve never seen Lacey so happy. There was even a day when she didn’t cry even once. Do you know how much of a miracle that is with a toddler? It’s their main form of communication, you know? We had the best time ever.
So what have you been up to my friend? How was your weekend?
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Sounds like a lovely break!
I'm on holidays as well, so I've totally lost track of what day it actually is! Saturday/Sunday was super relaxing. I went on a shopping spree, had lots of nanna naps, went to the beach, ate icecream, and spent lots of time with friends. All in all, a perfect couple of days.
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Sounds like a great break!
My weekend was filled with nothingness… in a good way. We had some friends over and sat around chatting, took our little girl to the pool, and that was about it. It was so lovely.
Sounds wonderful! Totally get bringing out the inner nerd part – this Xmas/NY I've been getting a really sore thumb…. from playing Super Mario on my Wii! It's brilliant!
Welcome home Telle.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday, and that you all survived the car ride!
shopping + beach + nanna naps sound awesome <3
Welcome home! I can't believe how much Lacey seems to have grown recently. She looks so much more toddler-ish all of a sudden. She's absolutely gorgeous, have I told you?
Holidays continue for me for a couple more weeks (the joy of being a childless teacher). I had such a rotten end to 2009 that I just needed the whole world to stop, so I say quite proudly that we have done NOTHING at all the last few weeks. It's been exactly what I needed.
Linda
Sounds glorious! I was born in a little town near Byron and grew up on the Far North Coast, so I love that you enjoyed it…
So happy you enjoy you Holiday. What a cute photo.
Hi Chantelle, I'm a first time vistor, while chilling out and keeping cool on what is a stinking hot day in the city of Melbourne. 43 degrees is the forecast!
I'm a 'follower' now so shall be a regular reader of your lovely site 🙂
Sounds like you had a ball! And Lacey not crying once is like a belated Christmas present no? 😀
Sounds like you had a lovely time away. Your wee girl is getting so big. And she's adorable!!
gud on u Chantelle! we drove from Sydney to Brisbane with 4 kids, 2 singles and 3 month old twins.
Sounds like you had so much fun.
She lookes so beautiful & Happy.
We just drove from Sydney to Port Stephan & vice a verser with a screaming Toddler.
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My mother lives in Murwillumbah. I love that part of the country. Mainly (I guess) because it still rains there.
Lacey's to cute in that pic. *grabby hands*
Look at Lacey's lovely hair! I bet you'll end up being one of those mums that cannot cut their daughter's hair.
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