We've adjusted so well to being home again, that I know it will be all that much harder to go back. Abby and I have gone to carnivals, had dance and swim lessons. We've played and ran, caught up with family and friends. Still planning a trip to North Carolina and Virginia and a couple surprises thrown in for baby girl. Abby's eaten her weight in bacon and sausage, goldfish and even tried ribs :) I've enjoyed driving and going without an abaya. Chuck was in California for work so I flew to meet him and went shopping on Rodeo Drive (got those Jimmy Choo's I was promised when we started this adventure). We've both been spoiled by grandma and have barely cooked or cleaned since we've gotten here. It's only been 4 weeks, I can't imagine how hard it will be to return after 2 more months.
Good thing is that we're going to ease into the transition again, taking a 4 week tour of Europe, so hopefully that will get both of us on track. Saudi just seems so far away right now. The only thing holding us to Saudi is that Chuck is still there. I think these separations are the worst. You miss your family together, and knowing he's so far away just makes it all the more difficult. It was so wonderful to see him after just 2 weeks, but Abby's so sad to see her daddy leave again. I've bought maps and books and we work on explaining where daddy is and where we are; where we've been and where we're going. I know it's a lot for her 3 year old mind to comprehend, but I have to say she never ceases to amaze me!
On a side note, Saudi is changing their weekends :) More confusion when we return! Up until now the weekend has been Thursday and Friday, but starting this week it will change to Friday and Saturday. My weeks and days will be so confused again when we return! Always adjusting and as I've said before, you have to learn to go with the flow and somewhat live in the moment to survive this adventure!