Vacation like a boss! (or like an Israeli)

Wow, I did not realize how much time had passed since my last blog. I'll try and squeeze one in here while I have a few minutes free. And it will be short because I've forgotten everything!

Since the holidays, we have had a few exciting things happen.

Hubby and I went away together, aka, we left the kids alone, since we don't have any one to watch them. And the Israelis say that they are old enough. Despite their massive amounts of complaints before we left, they all admitted that it was actually  fine. We all survived! Already planning my next vacation.

We vacationed at the Dead Sea, because we can! We don't live too far, it's still quite hot there, and the hotels are kosher! No worries, they have an amazing Israeli breakfast there. We tasted everything.

We got a puppy. Her name is Goldie and she is a genius. A smelly genius, but a genius. If you remember our first time having a puppy (disaster) this time is going much better. And hopefully in a few months when she is finished teething on us, it will be even better.

I traveled alone to have an awesome vacation in Miami with my sister. My only other time in Miami was almost two years ago for the half marathon with Chai Lifeline. And while I enjoyed that experience and doing something for a good cause, it most definitely wasn't a vacation. This time, my trip to Miami consisted of: sitting in a chair by the pool. Sitting in a chair at the beach. Sitting in a chair in a restaurant. Sitting in a bed and watching movies. Perfect vacation with my sister.

 And get this. I had breakfast in the Israeli Airport. So I order my food and they take my name. Then you go to the other side and wait to be called. Well, in America no one can spell my name and for many years (pre Little Mermaid, no one could pronounce it. Well, no problems here. Boom. Spelled correctly!!

Then I did a quick two days in Philly with my parents. They like to make fun of the packages I ordered ahead of my visit. But I'd like to remind them that they have purchased luggage while on vacation to fit their extra stuff. So it's genetic. I did my usual amazing packing job. Each suitcase was at the exact weight limit. Woo-hoo!

Props to my awesome husband (who doesn't read my blogs) for holding down the fort while I was away. He had to take the dog to a dog sitter every day and deal with the usual kid stuff. Luckily my  pre-shopping for food,  my charts of dinners, chores , after school activities and what to do before and after school, helped him and the kids. And they tend not to text him with every little drama like they do to me. I think our next vacation will be together though.  It's possible that I have already started planning it. I can finalize as soon as tzofim plans their trips!