Triple Layer Vacation: Layer 3

 Our last stop was to meet Jeff's parents on Tybee Island.  It was really neat to talk to the kids about the difference in the gulf and the Atlantic.  We also talked about barrier islands vs. mainland beaches.  The beach at Tybee had great waves, and the kids had a wonderful time jumping the waves and riding them in.  Olive put on a pair of goggles and spent an entire day diving under the big waves, so she could avoid the crash but enjoy them.  For a little girl who hates to get water on her face, we were all impressed!  Jeff and I were able to get out and see a band we love play at North Beach Grill (which we also love).  By sheer luck, they were playing while we were in town.  We also finally made it to Hucca Poos one night, which was one of my favorite parts of the trip.  You know, we spend a lot of time working our butts off in this family.  Sure, I am with the kids a lot.  I homeschool them.  We are together all the time.  But, we are seldom together when I am not pulled in 500 directions, or on a mission.  There are things that must be done.  There are piles and piles of laundry.  There is an electric fence that must be moved.  There are dishes spilling out of the sink and covering the counters on both sides.  There are papers to edit, dinners to cook, fall clothes to get down from the attic.  It was such a blessing to be able to relax and spend REAL time with my family.  We needed it.