Standby Shenanigans

So Apu (with all of his flight perks because he's such a well connected pilot), got us tickets to Cyprus...on standby. Well, technically, Apu and Pompom were approved for vacation, just not mama and I. 180 seats, and we counted as 182. Apu sort of freaked out because we had already paid for the hotel (and WizzAir refuses to refund standby tickets, FYI). Mama, on the other hand, found her zen and knew everything would be just fine. Apu decided to relax by playing the airport piano. 

If anyone is familiar with WizzAir, you know it's a low cost carrier, and they literally heard you like cattle (or WWII prisoners) on a very cold/hot tarmac (depending on the weather in Budapest...or the middle of Russia). We got shockingly lucky. Apu says he's seen people standing outside for hours in the MIDDLE of winter. 

But, as luck would have it, we made it on the flight. 

And we just had breakfast on the beach. Not so bad! 

Mom the Bachelor

This is what happens when mom is sick and doesn't want to pack us up to go in the rain. 

We officially have soup for dinner and enough for an egg (each) and kakao in the morning. Phew!!! That was a close one!!!

One more day.

Sometimes life seems to be about one more day. 

One more day at home...

One more day until Apu comes back...

Thank you to GPS, who reminds us that we are usually on different continents...for one more day.

Sentimental mom hormones.

Mom isn't sure what's going on...hormones, instinct or straight insanity, but she is so sad Pompom is growing up so fast! 

The good thing is, she knows it won't last forever, so she's really trying to appreciate every moment. 

Pony tail lies.

Mom told me an itty bitty lie. She said I needed to wear a pony tail so my hair will grow long like Elsa. And I bought it 100%! 

Mom says I finally look like a human being verses Cousin It. 

Oh, Budapest.

Just when mom thinks she's had enough of you...

You produce a day that is on par with San Diego. Yoga in the sunshine and the universe sends a fabulous lunch with some friends. Today was a good day.

And Pompom can now walk the length of a yoga mat. 

Mom loves nursery! Like, a LOT.

And I love it too. Today I was determined to teach all the eastern blocers how to do a somersault (mom just had to look that up...too many years out of college, I guess.)

And now mom is drinking a $3.65 latte WITHOUT SUGAR, in the cheapest country in the EU (read: not so cheap anymore). $3.65 well spent in her opinion.