Rejuvinated!

I'm home.

Well...I was home over the weekend but now I'm really back home.

Are you confused yet? Because I kinda am too.

I guess I really have 2 homes...the one I live in for about 350 days out of the year in Georgia.

And then there's the one I visit...where I spend the remaining days of the year. The one I called home for the first 24 years of my life.

Florida.

Ahhh. Just saying it brings a smile to my face.

The hubby, the kiddo and I flew down for the weekend...a quick trip to see the family and for my man to attend a football game.

And it was wonderful. I haven't had such a good time in ages.

There's something to be said with reconnecting with those you love that made you into the adult you are today. It's where you were raised...where you made all those decisions that set you on the path you walk today.

I had an amazing childhood. Yes, I was a child of divorced parents but somehow, my sister and I overcame that and our family did such a great job at making it all seem normal.

On this trip, I got to spend time with my amazing grandparents...just walking into their house makes my heart sing. I have never known a home filled with more love than theirs. My grandparents house will ALWAYS be home to me...more so than any other house I grew up in.

And we stayed with my sister's family...her boys and mine love each other so much. I wish they could play together every day.

Not to mention I'd like to play with my sister every day. She is my best friend in the world...and my soul mate. I am so glad we are so close. I can not imagine who I would be today without her influence in my life. I love her so much!

And I got to spend time with my dad and stepmom. They are so wonderful...we hung out with them Sunday night. 2 of my stepmom's kids were there, too. I so love this new family we have created. I only wish they had married earlier so I could have grown up with my new brothers and sister...they are terrific!

And my little niece Lily...oh my. What a precious little girl. She just turned one and she is the most adorable thing! She makes me want another baby BAD!

Finally, I got to spend time with my Mom's family who I rarely see anymore. Since my grandmother passed last year, I rarely see them anymore. It was great to spend time with them...and it made me feel closer to my Mom. Going home is always a little bittersweet knowing she's not there waiting for me.

But overall, it was awesome to reconnect with both sides of my family.
I am lucky to be a product of such wonderful people.

Now I am relaxed, rejuvenated, and more in touch with who I am and where I come from.

And only good things can come from that!

Have a great Tuesday!