Home sweet home

During this few weeks' time off that I have, we're trying to institute some better routines and habits, hoping to continue them even when I return to work. We're spending more time as a family, instead of taking turns being here with Grace. Often, when I have time off, one of us will take a trip, to replenish ourselves. This vacation we are staying home, because Grace's teething makes it even more difficult for one person to be in charge 24 hours a day. What we are discovering is that all three of us are feeling more relaxed with Kevin and me here most of the time. We give each other time to get out of the house, and also time for practicing/writing and exercise alone. We set aside large chunks of time for just being with Grace, interacting if she's receptive, just hanging around if she's not. I'm definitely becoming a fan of this new get-away style.