During my birthday this year, Brian was on paternity leave. (For 6 weeks!) And we decided to take a beginning of the week trip to the temple, which for us is about 3.5 hours away. It was the first trip we'd taken as a family of 4. (Without any other grandmas, grandpas, and aunts to help us out.) I definitely can't say that a 3.5 hour drive with two littles is particularly pleasant or easy, but it was such a blessing to be together. Brian and I always have the best chats as we drive.
While Brian was at the temple, I took the girls to a nearby store and braced myself for the worst. It ended up being a really nice time while E slept and G talked and played with me while we shopped. I know that my prayers to have a smooth trip were answered.
We found a fun/weird park. Went to a children's museum and ate special(to me) food that we don't have around these parts. It was all so lovely. Not easy or relaxing, but most definitely what I needed and wanted for my birthday. Quality time spent with my family is my love language and it felt like the perfect gift.
(All that being said, next time I wouldn't mind a trip that is a little more relaxing...)
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