stuck in the aftermath

today I am somewhere in between the aftermath and the promise of what's to come.or rather the "hope" of what's to come.this last weekend was a whirlwind.the boy turned nine this weekend.and it was fun.and it was colorful.and it was wet.there was cake, I think?there were definitely smiles and laughing.and I know there were presents.  I think I just stepped on one. :)but now?now is the aftermath.clean up time.why?because vacation is right around the corner.  the what's to come.and I simply can.not.wait. :)amidst the clean up of the aftermath and the packing for what's to come...I am daydreaming of my wants for this vacation.  rest is coming.  and I can't wait.