Just back from a big over night trip to the coast.
Was it relaxing? Yes and no. We had a great time but traveling with a two and a half year old has its challenges. Also traveling with the dogs is always interesting. They were good boys but I think what gets me most is there noises, especially in the middle of the night. The ears on our lab, when he shakes his head it's like a bass drum solo. The minivan is a great way to travel. What a pleasure the drive was compared to what we are used to.

The coast was definetly a needed break, however, I think my wife and I are still both very stressed out. We both are constantly tired and have back and neck strains. I guess we are still not over the adoption fiasco. I told maybe five people in work what we were going through and I thought I was keeping everything on the "down low" but I've had about 15 people ask "how's your new baby". I don't want to tell the story any more even the extra abbreviated version I've been giving sucks to tell.