Fun in the Sun!

I have to start by saying that sun and palm trees really do a wonder for the soul.  Especially at the end of a long and emotional winter.  It was so great to just relax with the boys and "take a break" from the regular routine.  Our 2nd grader "Slamster" (his requested online name) brought a project along with him..Flat Stanley, a popular fictional character from a book series,  joined us on almost all of our outings and seemed to really enjoy Florida as much as we did..lol!  We printed pictures yesterday so the boys could make up their albums and yes Stanley showed up in many! It made me smile when  I overheard Slamster mention that his sister is going to love this place when we bring her or Sunny wondering which Disney character will be her favourite.. It has been quite awhile since our family took a vacation via airplane.  We have been saving $$ to cover adoption costs and have chosen to "play" a little closer to home.  This getaway in some ways felt like a trial run to our big South African trip in terms of flying and general travel. Both our boys have always traveled well with one exception..our fourth grader "Sunny" (again chosen name) gets extreme motion/altitude sickness.  I really thought he was outgrowing this problem but wow..we had a rough trip home with this little guy.  He wears the wrist bands with the pressure points which helps..I did not go the Gravol route this time as the last time I tried it, he slept but woke up in shear panic because his ears were not popping and he was so scared.  Okay, so now I am really freaked as this was only a few hours and a trip to SA well..lets say 24 hours or so?  We really want the boys to join us but I don't want Sunny to resent us for making him go..at this point he is adamant that he is not going..sigh...I just know the pros will out way the cons. Any suggestions out there?

 

On another note, we just updated our police checks which was a recent request from our agency.  I have to say, it was kinda nice to be doing something regarding our file. It's really hard not having any control. I'm feeling a little frantic lately about getting some positive news.  I've been trying to remain calm and I was so focused on going away and now..well..back to reality and needing to hold our daughter... 

Spring is a time for fresh, new beginnings - bring it on!