Okay, so I was home for a whole entire day and a half, before leaving for our first family summer vacation in, well, forever, giving myself enough time to:
- unload my suitcases
- wash clothes
- drop Doofus-Dawg off at his country canine cousins' house
- take my teens shopping for last minute vacation-y sort of stuff
- [deep breath, exhale]
- clean the house
- because, coming home from vacation to a messy house is worse
- and THEN reload suitcases all over again
In an attempt to ignore the pain in my lower back and the constant throbbing in my pinky toe — long story, short (you're welcome!) I fell down the stairs at Melisa's house and we were both surprised to learn that I had only broken my toe — I tried to focus on stuff to help keep me from passing out while dodging packs of squeeing tweens at Forever 21:
- I cannot WAIT to sloooooooooow down and disconnect
- to not have to worry about stuff other than whether it is low or high tide
- which directly affects where we park our beach chairs
- or not, whatevvvvvvvvvvvver
Guess what? Disconnecting is harder than you may believe — especially when traveling with teens, or pretending that social media has not become an important part of our life and perhaps not in the way that most people think.
Not for nothing, but I've been blogging for 10 years (as of September 1st) so I'm cashing in my seasoned-blogger card in declaring: being active in social media does not necessarily mean making it ALL about you.
It's for me: remembering the little things that help carry us (mostly me) through the tougher times, for when its seems like we argue, complain or fight our way through every conversation.
It's for them: to perhaps serve as a little reminder that their mother was and could still be very, very playful.
It's for us: because the window of opportunity for our spending any amount of time together…in one place and at the same time…is getting smaller and smaller, by the second.
So, I am very, very sorry to have to tell you…dear internets…it's never really been about my showing you how awesome we are…rather than more about our remembering how truly awesome we are, together.
Oh, and that I am also a professional dork: which means sometimes sharing stupid stuff that perhaps makes you feel a little better…about being yourself.
To think…I have a whole 6 more days left…you're welcome!!!
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99 responses to “I Blog, Facebook & Instagram: Therefore, I Remember”
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I love you and your dorkiness. And I have loved seeing your vacation pictures cross my various timelines the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful that you got to spend this time together – making and preserving special memories.
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
I have LOVED your vacation as much as anyone who isn’t actually there could love it. Keep sharing, sistuh. xo
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
Oh my gosh, I'm verklempt all over again, thanks for getting me and following along in the crazy, Tracie 🙂
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
I think that you are fantastic. And so is your vacation. I’m glad you are sharing it.
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Miss you, Melisa 🙁
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
Having been lucky enough to finally meet you in person, I feel it safe to say: no, YOU are fantastic, Shannon 🙂
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
I adore you so much. I LOVE having my internet stories to reflect upon. Especially as my kids have changed so much over my 7 years as a blogger…
You look good with wind in your eyes.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
Your internet stories are awesome and so are you, Tracey <3.
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
I love seeing your pictures come through the computer screen, watching you laugh and love with your family. They grow up so fast, it’s just so gosh darn important to cherish this time like you are. I don’t know what makes me more jealous: That I’m not there laughing with you or that I’m not spending time like that with my own family while I can? Either way, your pictures make me smile. Enjoy the next 6 days. xoxo
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how painful it was to break your toe? I meant it seems like the way you wrote it, it wasn’t that bad. Anyways as mother, I can really understand you, when your kids just forget that you can be fun and playful too.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.
Well, I hope your toe is fine now, And with being a parent I can relate, my kids just forget that I just like to have fun as much as they do.