Florida NSVs

First things first: My dad's medical tests came back with fantastic news - the condition he has is treatable, and doesn't involve cancer. We are all tremendously relieved, and I thank you for your kind words and prayers for our family. You really comforted me.

I've spent the last week in Florida visiting my parents, hanging with the kids and having an all-too-short romantic weekend with my husband. It was sunny and hot and beautiful, a lovely change from the dreary, rainy spring we're having in New England.

My parents spend half the year in Naples, Fla., and when we visit we have a wonderful time but we completely wear them out. They go from zero to 70 for an entire week, and they aren't used to that much chaos at one time for such a sustained period. So when a condo in their building came on the market, Hubs and I decided to buy it. The sale was finalized on Wednesday. Once we get this puppy furnished, we'll be able to visit without overwhelming my parents. It's a great solution for us and for them. This trip was a little schizophrenic - mornings at the beach swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, and then afternoons at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Lowe's and Target.

Hubs had to work but came down late Thursday, and I left the kids with my parents and met him at a resort in Naples. Friday morning, we picked up the kids and went to the coolest county park ever - the Sun N Fun Lagoon water park. It was totally awesome, they had something fun and exciting for each of our kids. We loved it.

NSV Alert: I had to walk all around the water park in nothing but my bathing suit. No wrap, no cover-up, nothing. Just me and a swimsuit. AND I DID IT. I wasn't 100 percent comfortable - those women have some killer bodies in Naples. But I didn't spent the entire time dying of mortification, either. I had fun. I went on the water slides and laughed with my boy on the lazy river when we got stuck under a "waterfall" and my straw hat got soaked. I had a good time.

Also, I wore a pair of khakis that I bought last spring. They worked then, but were on the tighter side. This year, they fit perfectly. I haven't lost much weight at all lately, so this was a really nice boost for me. Changes are happening, even if they're not evident on the scale.

I hope you're all well. I'm off to start catching up on everyone's blogs. Happy Easter!