Vacay Soon Come and a MINI-Gromit is on the way!
Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:42 pm
Seeing as how the forum is like my extended family I think it's time to spill the beans.....
Well, we were originally set to depart for a two week (much needed vacay) THIS Friday... a GLORIOUS two weeks spent on both Jost van Dyke and St. John...
However, the universe has a wicked sense of humor and said, "Gromit!! NOT SO FAST!"
Why you may ask? Well, about a month or so ago I found out that Mr. Gromit and I are expecting a MINI-Gromit!!
We've always been the "If it happens, it happens" kind of people and well... it happened. But boy did it take an awfully long time. In fact we'd almost figured that it wasn't ever going to happen and we were totally OK with that.
But now, we're totally OK with this too, even if it does require a little adjustment here and there (OK--an UNDERSTATEMENT!)
However, given the fact that I don't get maternity leave and we're going to have to be shelling out a fortune in day care costs next year, the responsible voice inside (yes, I DO have a responsible voice-- albeit usually drowned out by the IRRESPONSIBLE voice most of the time) said, "Gromit, you really should adjust your travel plans and save some time and money that you could use next June instead."
Of course, if I was TRULY responsible I would cancel the trip altogether but in this case the Irresponsible voice won the compromise: Cut the trip down to a week and just do the STJ portion.
So we did just that.
Of course American Airlines had to charge their ridiculous change fee ($150 per ticket) but since we paid with Amex points originally it was fine.
All in all, I feel like I'm stripping gears a bit on life and the changes are coming fast a furious.
Fortunately I've been interning at Motherhood as Auntie Gromit with Flip Flop's kids and I don't completely suck at it. She's a great "Mommy on the go" role model and I've learned a lot.
Right now Baby Gromit is apparently the size of a large Genip and is due on June 18th. We don't know what it is yet, but when we find out we don't plan on keeping it much of a secret. I see a lot of tie dyed onesies in this kids future!
While the vacay isn't going to go exactly as we had originally planned it will be a nice break from reality -- if only for a week instead of two.
I'm looking forward to doing a "STJ while you're preggers" trip report. No doubt my infamous tips will involve a lot of detailed info on best places to pee and best spots to satisfy those second tri-mester cravings. Hopefully SOMEONE will find it useful
Sadly, this trip will NOT include any jell-o shots, bushwhackers, pain-killers, raw fish or unpasteurized cheese.
But what the journey lacks in alcohol consumption I hope to make up in really good food!
I foresee lots of lobster rolls, skinny legs burgers, and Miss Vie's johnny cakes and garlic chicken in my future.
Mr. Gromit has been a trooper about this whole thing and has surprised me with his new found knowledge of things like swaddling and diapering (who knew??)
Vicki H has already been teasing us about how much MORE crap we will have to bring down to STJ. Lord help us!
As far a Mini Gromit goes, I'm just along for the ride. My body has been taken over by a genip sized alien that doesn't intend to vacate the villa until mid June so I might as well just take a deep breath and hope for the best!
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to our vacay which begins December 10 (instead of Dec 2nd -- yeah I'm still a little bitter -- but in a good way).
I still hope to see some folks while we're out and about on island -- although I know we will be missing a few of you that first week.
Can't wait to see everyone!
Hugs,
Gromit
Well, we were originally set to depart for a two week (much needed vacay) THIS Friday... a GLORIOUS two weeks spent on both Jost van Dyke and St. John...
However, the universe has a wicked sense of humor and said, "Gromit!! NOT SO FAST!"
Why you may ask? Well, about a month or so ago I found out that Mr. Gromit and I are expecting a MINI-Gromit!!
We've always been the "If it happens, it happens" kind of people and well... it happened. But boy did it take an awfully long time. In fact we'd almost figured that it wasn't ever going to happen and we were totally OK with that.
But now, we're totally OK with this too, even if it does require a little adjustment here and there (OK--an UNDERSTATEMENT!)
However, given the fact that I don't get maternity leave and we're going to have to be shelling out a fortune in day care costs next year, the responsible voice inside (yes, I DO have a responsible voice-- albeit usually drowned out by the IRRESPONSIBLE voice most of the time) said, "Gromit, you really should adjust your travel plans and save some time and money that you could use next June instead."
Of course, if I was TRULY responsible I would cancel the trip altogether but in this case the Irresponsible voice won the compromise: Cut the trip down to a week and just do the STJ portion.
So we did just that.
Of course American Airlines had to charge their ridiculous change fee ($150 per ticket) but since we paid with Amex points originally it was fine.
All in all, I feel like I'm stripping gears a bit on life and the changes are coming fast a furious.
Fortunately I've been interning at Motherhood as Auntie Gromit with Flip Flop's kids and I don't completely suck at it. She's a great "Mommy on the go" role model and I've learned a lot.
Right now Baby Gromit is apparently the size of a large Genip and is due on June 18th. We don't know what it is yet, but when we find out we don't plan on keeping it much of a secret. I see a lot of tie dyed onesies in this kids future!
While the vacay isn't going to go exactly as we had originally planned it will be a nice break from reality -- if only for a week instead of two.
I'm looking forward to doing a "STJ while you're preggers" trip report. No doubt my infamous tips will involve a lot of detailed info on best places to pee and best spots to satisfy those second tri-mester cravings. Hopefully SOMEONE will find it useful
Sadly, this trip will NOT include any jell-o shots, bushwhackers, pain-killers, raw fish or unpasteurized cheese.
But what the journey lacks in alcohol consumption I hope to make up in really good food!
I foresee lots of lobster rolls, skinny legs burgers, and Miss Vie's johnny cakes and garlic chicken in my future.
Mr. Gromit has been a trooper about this whole thing and has surprised me with his new found knowledge of things like swaddling and diapering (who knew??)
Vicki H has already been teasing us about how much MORE crap we will have to bring down to STJ. Lord help us!
As far a Mini Gromit goes, I'm just along for the ride. My body has been taken over by a genip sized alien that doesn't intend to vacate the villa until mid June so I might as well just take a deep breath and hope for the best!
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to our vacay which begins December 10 (instead of Dec 2nd -- yeah I'm still a little bitter -- but in a good way).
I still hope to see some folks while we're out and about on island -- although I know we will be missing a few of you that first week.
Can't wait to see everyone!
Hugs,
Gromit
just kidding. Enjoy your time there and the food. I did indulge in a small sip of a Painkiller though - so far it doesn't look like it did any damage and it is juice! She was also baptised (with water from Waterlemon) by Anne-Marie on a later trip. And oh yes when you bring the mini-Gromit you will haul a ton of crap!
