Sweet Freedom

Took my kiddos to my mom's this morning. They will be there for two nights. I will get them back on Wednesday. I'm so thankful for my parents....my mom is super with my kids and even though my dad is in bad health, he still does what he can with them. My kids absolutely love going there, and it gives me a break. It's a win-win situation!

Now what will I do with all this quiet, peaceful time? Well, so far I have eaten leftover homemade pizza while watching a soap opera, caught a little bit of the local news, and now I'm vegging out in front of the computer. I will eventually have to do my typing, but it's hard to motivate myself to work when I feel so free. I asked my 7-year-old what he thought I should do while they are gone. He said, "Momma, you'll have to do your work." I replied, "I think I'll lie on the couch and eat candy all day." I couldn't see his face since we were in the car, but I heard a chuckle like he half knew I was joking, but he wasn't real sure.

You all have to know I absolutely love my kids. Would die for them. But every mom needs a break now and then. If you never have a break from your kids, you start to lose your identity and your mind.

Hubby got sick over the weekend, running fever, feeling achy. We were afraid it was the flu, but his fever broke and he started feeling better. He's at work today so that's a good thing. The last time I was to have a day by myself, he surprised me by taking off and staying home with me. Sweet in theory, but annoying in reality.

I don't know what we'll end up doing while the kids are away (I'm sure hubby has some ideas). I'm just wondering if maybe I could get some restaurant food. You know we haven't eaten out since starting this whole money war thing. I wonder if hubby and I might go to a restaurant for adults, you know the kind that doesn't serve chicken nuggets out of a box? Part of me wants to go, but part of me says that would be wasteful and that I should cook hubby a nice meal at home. I don't know which part of me will win.

I know this post has not really had a purpose, but I just felt like writing. Now I better get to work. Thanks for reading and maybe next time, I'll have something nice and juicy to talk about (like a big, fat burger!)