Vacations and extended family = oil and water

Vacations.... is there really such a thing?

We have been away from home since last Thursday and I am more tired now than I was last week. A vacation does not mean you will rest. A vacation means you will leave the comfort of your own bed and hope you have some fun along the way and make some great memories.

What was I thinking coming to visit extended family? Did I really think they would look at me differently? Treat me differently?

I had hoped. My head knows better - my heart only aches for acceptance.