I had a very good idea a couple of years ago, for a sophisticated, fun cultural app for families. It was a really good idea. I promise. But I haven’t done anything with it, because life is in my way. Work is too busy, the weekends are too crazy and I don’t have the time I need to devote to it.
I’m Almost Me Again
This photo of Sophie embodies how I felt this morning when I woke up feeling almost like myself again. Weak and tired, but no more pain. I actually ate today. For the first time in days. Soup, rice and toast never tasted so good.
With a little bit of luck, I’ll actually be able to enjoy more than just the bread at Daniel on Saturday. But the best part about finally feeling like a human being again is that my little Sophie was willing to cuddle with me for the first time since last Thursday. Boy, did I miss those cuddles.
Buried Under the Weather
Well, so much for thinking I was getting better. I wasn’t. In fact, I got worse. Went to the doctor this morning who confirmed what I had suspected, which was that I had a nasty gastroenteritis. Which means that today’s lovely diet consisted of an appetizing mix of Gatorade, Pedialyte (didn’t think I’d see that in my house again until grandkids) and ginger ale.
Under the Weather
For the first time in years, I left work early yesterday because I felt like crap. Aches, chills, nausea, low-grade fever, you name it, I had it.
At one point, I think I was even hallucinating. OK – I’m exaggerating, but I don’t remember much from yesterday afternoon and evening other than making several round trips to the bathroom and sweating a lot. I felt much better when I woke up. Still some residual nausea, but at least the fever, aches and chills were gone.
Chloe is Still a Geography Scholar
She’s traveled the five continents (on paper at least) and only has Africa to still conquer. Assuming she succeeds, she’ll get some kind of certificate at her school’s end-of-year awards ceremony that she can frame for posterity.
The pressure is on. Will Chloe be able to withstand it, or will she succumb? Only time will tell. I’m willing to wager a lot on the former. I’m confident she’ll prove me right.
One More Memory from Paradise
How could I forget the video of Sophie on the trapeze? A highlight of the trip for our little one, without a doubt.
Back To Reality
But we can still reminisce about paradise by looking at the photos. Here are a final few that sum up our terrific week. I think it’s time to start planning our return to this heavenly place. Thanks, Club Med Punta Cana, for an amazing vacation!
Paradise is Almost Lost…
…but not quite yet. One more full day of bliss before boarding a plane back to smog, traffic, work and the stresses of real life.
Yes, It Is Still Paradise
I wish I could stop time. For another week or two. We’re about halfway through our week at the Club Med in Punta Cana, and I don’t recall the last time I truly appreciated not having a schedule or responsibilities.
Paradise
Need I say anything more? In this case, a picture really is worth a thousand words.