I don't know, it's getting late, I have to go...

This time tomorrow we should've landed in Brasilia. It seems that this trip's been a long time coming; we arrived back here three years and two months ago. It's seemed a particularly long time this week, since I've been absolutely desperate to leave. Work has dragged all week, most of all today, which seemed like it would never end. But we're leaving tonight (or 3:45 tomorrow morning to be precise).

I have great plans for this holiday which include shopping; going to the beach; visiting places in Brasilia that I didn't get to see last time (that includes carnaval!); reading lots of books and generally relaxing; getting a boob job (hopefully - Beth, if you read this please don't mention anything to Mum!) and trying to learn to type again (or at least get faster). But most of all, relaxation.

I'm looking forward to spending hours with TB in the park across from Grandma's and to letting him see a real beach. I want him to spend time with all our friends and family who have loved him over the internet since we left. I want him to start eating things other than Hula Hoops (I don't remember being able to get them out there) and bread, something like a proper diet with fruit and vegetables. I want him to start speaking Portuguese; seeings as none of us are able to get him speaking it here, maybe exposure will be what he needs. I don't want him to grow up as one of those kids that only speaks one half of his native languages.

I on the other hand, friends aside, am looking forward to Grandma's pao de queijo, catiupiry, diet guarana in copious amounts; ice-cream buffets; churrasco, rodizio pizza and habib's. As you can see, the list mainly revolves around food. I want to visit the market stalls outside Patio Brasil, and find earrings for R$1; a new pair of studs (the ones they use to pierce your ears) and plenty of funky danlgy earrings. Maybe some to replace the last pair I broke. I want to find new rings, and maybe a bracelet or two. Hair accessories maybe. I want a new pair of ballet pumps but wonder if I'll be able to find some. I want to get TB kitted out for summer; Yuri some new clothes too. I want us to come back feeling like we've been living in luxury.

But most of all I'm looking forward to the rest. It feels like I've been running on empty for so long now. I know Yuri feels the same way too. This is our first holiday since our honeymoon four years ago. We are ready for it. All three of us.