Well, our beach vacation came to a close and not on a very positive note. Our last day there, Sizzles was playing in the interactive fountains and although there were signs everywhere that shoes were required, I didn't force her to wear her shoes. I didn't want to fight about flip-flops on our last day of vacation. She had a banana peel fall and bounced her skull off the cement. I thought I was going to puke. Of course, she was hysterical and I ran into the fountains, fully clothed and scooped her up and carried her out. I was drenched, Sticky-Butt was upset that we were leaving, and poor Sizzles had a protruding knot on her head that was straight out of a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Oh, and did I mention that I was alone because I decided to let Brian rest up before the drive back to Atlanta? Yeah, I carried her in one arm and pushed the stroller with Sticky-Butt inside all the way back to the beach house.
I fully expected all the signs of a concussion but none of them came. Our night was ruined and because I was so distraught, Sizzles stayed distraught. (Talk about a day where you bomb the good mom exam). Finally, Brian stepped in and decided enough was enough. He started in with the potty humor. Let me tell you, if your four year old is shaken up bad, the best advice I can give is to talk constantly about poo poo and pee pee. Oh, and giving her kid sister a swirlee. Five minutes of potty talk and Sizzles was back in the game. And, so was I.
The night ended on an up note, as we decided to take one last trip to the Sugar Shack for lollipops and ice cream. The magic of the beach was restored. I did insist on sleeping with Sizzles of course, just in case something horrible unfolded in the wee hours of the night. Except for multiple blows to the kidneys by my rowdy bed partner, all was well. Our frantic parental prayers to God paid off.
Now we are home. Safely.
Tomorrow, we return to work. Sizzles starts summer camp. Keep your fingers crossed. Actually, forget the fingers, PRAY for us. Re-entry is always the hardest party of going on vacation.
