Back in the Saddle Again

The conversation between my husband and I went something like this last night:  Me: "Today was a bit rough getting back in the saddle again with all the kids."  Cade: "Well, why don't you just try letting some things go and not get clear back in the saddle!"  Me: "Uh, I am either in the saddle or I'm falling off!  I'm full time Mom or I'm not."  Cade: chuckles, "Well, I guess I mean don't be Mom all the time but let some things go each day so you can just spend time having fun with the kids."  Me: "Oh.... let me think about that one some more!" 

My mom flew out on the airplane today and I could not ever feel more grateful that she was just willing to just walk away from her home / life to step in to mine and be Grandma and such a big help so that I could get away for a little break.  As ironic as it may seem, I got sick while I was gone but what better place to be sick when you don't have to worry about taking care of kids when you are not well (besides I really missed my bed).  Anyway, I still soaked up some sun by the pool (a little too much sun, my skin would say), drove to the ocean and relaxed part of a day there, did a bit of therapy shopping and had a chance to dine out at some fancy places to eat (I didn't have to cook.)  Mission accomplished: I came home to a house full of kids that were eager to see their Mama again and I was eager to see them as well and even a bit more rested up!!  

the only picture I took while I was on my break.

I came home to a new pool set up by my amazing man.

Gma Shirley and Treva - saying our good-byes

My Mamma and me!!

  I do want to thank all of you that left very kind and considerate comments!!  It means more to me than you may understand!!  The truth is, these little breaks make us better mothers and wives!!