It officially feels like I’m on vacation.

One of my best friend’s from college came in town last night and we have had a great day today.

Our kids have had a blast playing video games together all morning.

Then, for our afternoon activity, we went on a day hike, even though it was insanely hot outside.

I hadn’t seen her or her kids in about two years and I was amazed at how grown up her young’uns were.

After doing some locally touristy stuff when we finished our day hike (which meant I was not working around the house or taking the kids to swim team practice or running around to other obligatory events that are not necessarily enjoyable for me), I finally feel like it is my summer vacation, too.

Here’s hoping that my kids start to get along a little better though. Then, my relaxation will be complete.

Because, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. They do look like sweet little angels.

The key word here is “look,” not “are.”