I knew I needed a break, away from work, away from home, just time away to clear my head and to re-center myself. I just didn't think it was going to be a great time to go, so I was a little against it. I rallied and got on board and we headed west. It worked well with a work meeting I was in Grand Junction for, I headed out with Cora and the boys followed with their own set of issues...a flat tire on the trailer, a bike dragged down the highway, but finally we had a nice dinner in Grand Junction and I was ready for the trip.
The next day we decided we wanted to climb, so we hit the local wall, found a climb and set it up, it was a fun day and Liam had a blast. It was the first time he was excited to get his harness and helmet on and waiting patiently to climb. He was a little scared to get going, however, he spent the most time he had yet on the outside wall - did he enjoy it? It seemed like it. Soon he was over it and decided it was too hot, so he decided he wanted to take his shirt off like daddy - and proceeded to want to be in shorts...which ended up being his underwear...I feel he was embracing his inner climber with his new found free-spirit, maybe one day he'll be one of those climbers just roaming around looking for good climbing...that kind of free spirit...but hopefully not in his underwear. I loved watching him, though. He loved watching Sean climb and I think he enjoyed seeing me climb too. He would yell "Good job, Mommy" ever now and then. The friends we were camping with met us there and climbed a little bit with us. We all went to Moab for the Quesadilla Mobilla, it was quite tasty. Sean then needed to rent a mountain bike since he was broken...we did all of that and headed back to camp.
It worked out that Jolie and I snuck off on the rented mountain bikes, me without my shoes to clip in to the pedals, just riding on time and it was so much. It was hard, the hardest riding I ever did, but it was fun, I was challenged and pushed to the next level and it was worth it, I overcame being freaked out my a trail that was labeled blue/black, knew my limits and walked when I needed to. And when it was time to ride, I hopped on and had a great time. The next day, Sean went riding with Tyler and Jolie and I hung out at camp. We had another friend, Summer come up with Kale. Liam had a blast playing with Kale and they rented a UTV, which was quite fun. I didn't get to ride, but I know Summer and Kale had a blast, as did Sean and Liam. Jolie and I snuck into town for a bit to walk around and hang out until Sean made his way to return his bike. We then went on a sunset hike to the Corona Arch, which was so fun. Liam did so great and hiked almost half of the trip we did. It was so cool to feel so small, but in a different ways that the mountains make you feel small. It is such a good reminder to know where you belong in the world, being reminder how much bigger things really are out there.
We spend the next day at Canyonlands National Park, going on a few hikes, take plenty of pictures and enjoying the views that went on and on...it was canyons and mountains and all in between. Liam became a Junior Ranger and hiked quite a bit again. He also enjoyed a nice nap on my back, which is always fun when I get to carry him again...reminds me of how much he has grown and how much he has changed in all the years I have been carrying him.
We had a great time, it was a long trip, the longest we have done, 4 nights, but so great. The views were incredible, the sunrises, the sunsets, the stars, the moon. While I was a little stressed out in the beginning, I ended up just letting go and finding enough enjoyment in everything we did - of course there were a few ups and downs...some tantrums, some tears, but overall, we all had a great time. It's just a good reminder that sometimes you need to get away, far away to remember how close you all are. I enjoyed the moments with the kids and Sean and friends we were with. I loved sitting down, finally at the end of the day when Cora would calm down and sit by the fire and just forget all the other crap that gets in the way some days. It was a great trip with everyone and it was hard to send the kids off to day care today, and will be even harder to get in the car and go to work tomorrow. But, I'll be looking forward to the next adventure!
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