Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Day 3 at Sea ....

Happy Tuesday, Peeps.
Tomorrow is Wednesday, but I think we'll just skip the whole "Ask Me Wednesday" tradition, unless of course you have some burning questions that you need to ask just to maintain your sanity.

This morning the boys and I raced off of the ship to make it to the catamaran and snorkeling trip on time ..... only to find out when we got there that the trip had been cancelled.  It seems that the waters outside of the bay were too rough for several of the excursions.
I really didn't mind it being cancelled ... I just wish that they could've told us it was cancelled before we raced off of the ship.

So Son #2 decided to go hang out on the "teen beach", Son #3 decided to do a bike tour of the island.  And I hit the beach.
After Son #3's bike ride he came and sat with me for a while and swam a bit.  Then he decided to go back to the ship to hang out for the rest of the day.  I,then, decided to go hang out on the "adults only" beach.  No, that does not mean it was "clothing optional".  That just meant that no one under the age of 18 was allowed to be there, which was very nice.
I had gotten a bit tired of hearing parents yelling at their children and children yelling at children on the "family beach"during the first part of the day.

I returned to the ship around 4:00.  
It was a relaxing, though lonely, day.
It still amazes me how alone I can feel among thousands of people.  Especially among thousands of people.

Tomorrow is our last day ..... a day at sea.  I hope to just sit by the pool and relax and drink several fruity, frozen drinks.  And read.
And try to enjoy the last few hours, rather than be sad about them.

It's time for me to make new traditions, instead of being sad for the loss of the old ones.
Easier said than done, but it's either do that or jump off of the nearest railing.
Jumping would be easier ..... so very much so, but I'm known to be a stubborn person, so I guess I cannot choose the easy way.  

I'm glad that we never did a Disney cruise as a family .... it makes it a little easier to handle.
I wish the girls were here .... they are much easier for me to travel with than the boys, whom I can't seem to get a handle on.  Son #3 is now at that teenage male stage where he looks totally ticked much of the time ..... which frustrates both of us.  
Again .... it would be SO much easier to jump.

OK .... that's it for tonight.
Take care of yourselves Peeps ...... and please keep praying.

:)

7 comments:

Mary Lou said...

Glad today was more peaceful and relaxing. Will always pray..never fear there....hugs...and prayers..mary lou

Anonymous said...

No jumping allowed, my friend! Your stubbornness, as you call it, has served you well. I call it love for others over self. You continue to amaze and inspire me and your many readers. I'll drink to new traditions! Hope you enjoy the "ride" in! I love you, Vicki

elliebelle said...

I laughed when you wrote about your teenage son looking ticked most of the time as I have just started experiencing a little of that with mine and he is only 10.... I think I am just glad to hear that others experience that too ~ makes it seem not quite as scary as this is all very new to me! Anyways, hope the rest of your trip treats you kindly ~ you are in my prayers!

Anonymous said...

Hi Janine, I am absolutely loving hearing all about your cruise! The recaps of each day are great and I look forward to seeing them posted.
I too am raising teenage boys and feel like jumping some days - especially lately. I did have a question for you but will hold on to it until next Wednesday when you are back from vacation.
Enjoy your day at sea today and have a frosty drink for me!
Kim (Canada)

susan said...

your attitude towards towards the rest of this vacation, and vacation in general, sounds very healthy...praying that God will continue to bless you through it.

in other news...the Obamas just took a trip to Russia...did some cultural stuff with the girls...no mention of the cat circus. hmm...

kdawnmartin said...

Relaxing by the beach no kids and no yelling??? I would soooo love that! Plus drinks. Heaven. Love you tons sis oh and I do have a guestion...Did you find out what was going on the first weekend in October???? Are we going to see you????? Oh please say yes! I hope so! I miss you!

Anonymous said...

love you!
you are one strong woman, praise God!
mjd