Now that we have returned home from vacation, I decided not to wait on getting things back in order. I didn’t want Monday to roll around with a behemoth load of laundry, unpacking, grocery shopping, etc waiting for me. Ick. So despite wanting to just crash on the couch after a day of travel, I got right to it.

To make packing easier, I dumped all the clothes we wore into our large suitcase to bring home for washing.That laundry is now washed, dried, folded, and ready to be put away. 

I also multi-tasked and hit up the store for weekly groceries and a few errands while the laundry ran. A fridge full of healthy ingredients (to have dinner at home!) helps me breathe easy. I really did enjoy all the delicious meals out with family, but the chance to prepare my normal meals sounds really good after an entire week. 

After a few busy hours this afternoon, I now have the rest of the evening and weekend free to relax in the comfort of my own home. And I plan to do just that. I hope you’re enjoying your weekend! I also hope you enjoy this week’s FFF Features. 🙂

Featured Post: Celebrating My G-Pa’s 90th (and dressing up as Hank’s Hoes)

Feature You Don’t Want to Miss Out On: Physique 57 Giveaway (ends tomorrow!)

Featured Cuteness: Napping Children

Featured Workout: Lower Body Beach Blast

Featured Meal: Lunch at my All-Time Favorite Restaurant

Featured Reading: My Three Fellow HLS Panelists – If you aren’t already reading each of their blogs, then you need to fix that. They all are so inspiring!

Lisa @ I’m An Okie

Janetha @ Meals and Moves

Beth @ Beth’s Journey

• Do you like getting things done right away after getting home from vacation? Or do you take a bit of time to ease back in to the “to-dos”?

Le sigh. We’re now on our way home from the beach. Why does the saying have to go “time flies when you’re having fun”? It’s so not fair!!! I know once I get home and get back into the normal swing of things I won’t miss it so much, but I need a day or so to reminisce my lovely beach moments – the ten things I will miss most in particular:

1) Drifting off on the beach to the sounds of the waves crashing on shore.

2) Built-in babysitters.

3) Spending precious moments with my G-Pa.

4) Having the three siblings together again.  

5) Runs on the beach.

6) Watching the excitement and joy in my daughter’s eyes.

7) Having more time than a standard week to spend with this handsome man.

8) Dinners out to some of my favorite places to dine, all thanks to G-Pa.

Which also includes relaxing with some really good margaritas and craft beer a few nights. .

9) Being close enough to visit some special blog friends.

10) The super comfortable reclining seats I got to blog from every day.

Back to the kitchen table / counter blogging for me. On the bright side – that also means more blogging time to catch up with you all!

• What do you miss most when leaving a vacation?