Well, everything moved a lot quicker than I expected. Within a few days of submitting the accident report to insurance they called us. I hate answering numbers I don’t know and I was also at work, so I got to use that as an excuse for not answering. Luckily the guy from the insurance company sent me a text through WhatsApp. I wish everyone would do that when I don’t answer! 😂

He had already scheduled an inspection for us two days later and the insurance adjuster was going to meet Kyle there. Luckily the date and time worked for us…I’m not sure what happens if it doesn’t. The paperwork was reviewed, the shop ordered some parts and that was that.

About a day later I got a text and email saying that we are approved for repairs and the claim is now closed. The estimate was for 1500 euro! That’s way more than I thought it would be. Luckily we won’t pay anything. We’re just waiting to hear back from the shop about the parts. They said it will take about a day to repair. If all goes as planned then this will have been extremely easy.

Our kids’ school is closed this week for summer break. They are going through a frustrating phase where they intentionally annoy each other and then hurt each other. Leo has been biting Sofia a lot and Sofia scratched him hard enough to draw blood on his face. There has been tons of screaming and crying. They’re both having a tough time with emotions right now. We’re getting through it but some days (like today) it feels like our heads are barely above water. I know we will all get through this, but this is probably one of the toughest times we’ve had and it definitely makes us miss having family nearby.

Anyway, I’ve been doing what I do whenever I get stressed- planning a trip! Kyle and Leo are a bit more traveled out than me and Sofia, so Kyle suggested I take Sofia on a trip somewhere. I was thinking Spain or Italy, but then I read a blog post about Center Parcs resorts. I have never been a resort kind of person, but these places look amazing! They remind me of the sleep away camps I loved when I was younger- but instead of sending Sofia away I get to go with her!

We’re going to one of the Center Parcs in Belgium in late November. I imagine they will have Christmas lights up by then. So Sofia and I will be freezing for 5 days this winter 🥶 I guess it’s good Leo and Kyle will be staying in warm Portugal. I’m really excited. I loved having an indoor playground and pool at the hotel when we went to Disneyland Paris and the Center Parcs resort will be like that but so much bigger. They also offer activities, like pony riding, face painting, and all kinds of other fun things.

I have been trying to stay home and save money but it just isn’t working out 😂 Next week we head to Northern Portugal and in November Sofia and I head to Belgium.