Spring Break! For most it means fun in the sun and time with family and friends traveling to new places. However, for us, this year, it means time to take the boys to Grandma and Grandpa's house! We drove the boys up to Prescott yesterday so they could spend some time with their grandparents. But more importantly- so Randy and I can have some time alone! Thought about getting a hotel but there was really no reason to leave our house when it was quite, calm, and remained relitively clean without children! It was heaven to sleep in this morning. And nice to have Randy bring me breakfast in bed. Didn't have to rush around and beg the boys to get dressed, brush their teeth and make their beds; REPEATEDLY! And didn't have to take 3 kids shopping only to walk away saying "No, you can't have that" 400 times. And we were able to have lunch when we wanted to and without distraction. Randy went to a spring training game while I was at practice and neither of us had to worry about who was taking care of the kids. And we could eat dinner- ONE DINNER! Didn't have to make 4 separate dinners to please everyone. And for me, bathtime meant- actually taking a bath myself without interuption.
Yet- it feels like something is missing. We are enjoying our time alone- but that is exactly how we feel....ALONE. I didn't get to see Jake's sly smile. I didn't get to hear Jon laugh or make a joke. I didn't get to hear JoJo say "I wuv you mommy". I didn't get several little hugs thoughout the day and I didn't get to hear their laughter as they played outside. I didn't get to hold them in their warm flannel jammies and I didn't get to see their peaceful faces as they sleep.
It was a great day for Randy and I. And I'm sure the kids had the time of their lives. But I'll be happy when they are home and in my arms again.
