Dad's got you, babe

Down time with Cole and his daddy

It was a good thing that we didn't have any plans for our vacation, because everyone needed a lot of down time to regroup, relax, and rejuvenate--each in their own way. Cole and his daddy frequently spent their mornings sleeping in, catching up on some much needed sleep. And then, they enjoyed some lazy mornings before retreating to the back deck for some more down time. In contrast, the girls were up and about relatively early, had breakfast, read multiple books, and had a tea party before the boys even awoke and ventured down the stairs. And while we didn't get the additional sleep, as well, it was a much needed respite to just be able to focus entirely on Franny. Having two kids is wonderful, but I am still adjusting to dividing my attention between the two--a skill that is proving to be exhausting to learn. I know it will come, but until then, for me, an extra set of hands is vacation enough.