Pondering a Crutial Question
And amidst the trailer upgrades and skydiving escapades, my boyfriend and I often find ourselves pondering a crucial question: 'Do we drink too much, or is alcohol just a mandatory survival tool for this level of chaos?' I mean, some families have game night, we have 'Is this a normal amount of wine for a Tuesday?' night.
You see, when you're navigating life with a bulldog who snores like a chainsaw, kids who treat personal space like it's a myth, and vacations that feel like you're auditioning for a reality show called 'Survivor: Family Edition,' happy hour doesn't feel like a luxury; it feels like a basic necessity.
We tried to have a sober September once. It lasted until the first trailer trip with the new, bigger model. By hour three, as Snoozanne claimed the couch like she was planting a flag on the moon and the kids debated whether Wi-Fi was a basic human right, my boyfriend and I locked eyes. No words were exchanged, just a mutual understanding that sober September was a nice idea for people living in a parallel universe where silence is a concept their children understand.
It's not that we need it to get through the day, but there's something about sitting outside the trailer, under the stars, with a glass of wine, that makes all the earlier chaos seem... poetic. Plus, wine pairs beautifully with the sound of silence once the kids and Snoozanne have finally crashed for the night.
We do sometimes wonder, 'Are we turning into those quirky characters in a sitcom?' But then we remember, if our life is a sitcom, it's one with great ratings, because who wouldn't tune in to watch this hot mess unfold?
So, to answer the question: No, we don't drink too much. We drink exactly the right amount needed to appreciate the beauty in the madness that is our life. And if that means our wine rack is a bit more stocked than most, consider it our emergency preparedness kit. After all, when you live with a circus, it's important to always be prepared for the next act.
Do you find humor and solace in the small, perhaps slightly tipsy, moments of family life? Or have you and your partner developed your own unique 'survival tools' to handle the everyday chaos? Share your stories of how you find balance, laughter, and maybe a little wine in the mix of your wild family adventures. Let's toast to the mess, the madness, and the memorable moments that make life hilariously beautiful."
