My parents are taking the kids for the weekend. I don't even really know what to say. I can't tell you the last time I was kid free for 2 whole days. It feels so strange to be in the house without them here! My dad picked the kids up right after school today and we'll go pick them up on Sunday, after our crazy busy weekend. Wow. 2 days. Kid free.
I actually feel bad for how excited I am for this weekend. I love my children, I really really do, but I'm so burned out I just need a break. School, kids, house work, husband gone a lot, homework for me, homework for them, more housework, laundry, all of it has been mixing together lately to leave me feeling almost like I'm drowning. I feel like I can't catch my breath, there isn't enough air. And I hate feeling like that. Its not fair to the kids, or to myself.
So, our weekend will be filled with music. Todd has a gig tonight in honor of Buddy Holly's death, and a gig tomorrow at church for the couples Valentines dinner. The theme is Denim and Diamonds, so he'll be doing country love songs. Right up his alley. And I'll be going along for the ride, kid free. I'll be able to sit down and enjoy a meal while its hot. I'll be able to sleep in in the morning without having to referee any fights, or wrestling matches, I'll be able to sit down and watch my husband do what he loves, and we'll be able to have a conversation without being interrupted 5 million times.
As much as I'm going to miss my children, we need this weekend. The last few years have been hell on our marriage and we need us time. We need to focus on us.
Here's to hoping the weekend doesn't sail by too fast that I'm left feeling even more frazzled than when I'm entering into the weekend. We'll see! Wish us luck!
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