What Our Vacation Taught Me...

A few things our week of vacation taught me...in no particular order.

1. Stand up straight!! After seeing photos of me on the beach I realize that if I don't start working on my posture later in life I will be pretty miserable!

2. Don't let people shame you out of using 85 SPF sunscreen. Your skin will thank you later (and those who razzed you about it will be begging to use it the next day).

3. Never underestimate the amount of times a 2 year old can ask "WHY?"

4. I am VERY close to turning the big 3-0.... and that means vacation pounds can and WILL be packed on. Scale told me this morning that in one week I have added 3 lbs. I am hoping tomorrow morning it will all turn out to be a misunderstanding between me and it (the scale!).

5. Never wear my big hoop earrings again... After taking pictures while wearing them several turned out terrible with the hoops sticking straight out to the side of my head looking as if I have silver 'Dumbo' ears... not cute!

6. With that in mind... no matter how good I 'think' I look... the photo result will tell otherwise.

7. "GOOD" family pictures with three kids under the age of 4 are nearly impossible.

8. The ocean in Greece is much saltier than Gulf Shores.

9. The ocean CAN be enjoyable for me if I have a float.

10. PuttPutt golf is NOT a family-friendly activity when your family includes a 4 year old and TWO 2 year olds.

11. I can STILL make hole-in-ones on the mini-golf course.

12. Electric cooktops are just stupidly slow.

13. If the place you're staying has a work-out facility...USE IT!!

14. Reading good books makes me want to neglect all duties as a mother.