Well After Three Days...

of no kids, I still haven't finished the house yet. Guess what? It's still a mess. Surprised? I am. Somehow I thought it'd all get done. Every closet organized, every room sparklin' clean. But it just won't happen. And if it won't happen with them gone...well, let's not think about that.

But I did spend lots of time with my precious Abby. We got used to each other while they were away. Found ourselves a little routine, and she has decided she really likes me. Before I couldn't tell. But now I can. And all that's priceless.

Other than that I did finish up my room and my closet (somewhat). I made a meal for a friend. I cried over old photographs and letters in my closet. And I started missing my kids. I'll be glad to have at least two of them back tomorrow and I can't wait to see Blaine on Friday. All chaos will return to normal on Monday. :)

It's More Like Falling in Love...

Have you heard the song by Jason Gray called "More Like Falling in Love"? It's wonderful. Very moving.

You know what's funny? Once you don't blog for a while anything you want to say seems trivial. You all know what I'm talking about.

The kids are gone for three days. I'm having fun. I cleaned my kitchen yesterday and did all the laundry. I also mowed half the yard and went for a walk. I threw away stuff and organized till I was pooped. Today I have played. I took Abby to Kid to Kid and we got a drink at Sonic's Happy Hour. Somehow I always get snookered at resale shops. I take in a pile of stuff, they keep a few things, give me a $6 credit, and I spend $35. How's that helping me? Haven't figured that one out yet. But we now have three pairs of pajamas, a set of soft block, a beautiful brand new dress from Children's Place, a swimsuit, a swimsuit cover-up, oh yeah and two hair bows. That's what I really went there for, the bows. Ah well. Looking through her drawer is like needing to clean out a flower bed. I feel I am constantly weeding out clothes that she can no longer wear. So much of it she only wore a handful of times. Some she never wore. They literally grow like weeds!

But today I found this really cute hat in her drawer that has this ruffly thing on the back and a little strap that goes under her chin. Oh my! She's a cutie!!!

And now she does the cutest thing. When she gets tired she'll grab your face and plant her mouth on your chin, and your nose, and your cheeks. She'll open her mouth and rub her face side to side. The slobber and the cuteness of it all sends me to gigglin' and she just thinks that is hilarious and keeps doing it. It's some kind of delirious state, but I love it!

What else did I do today? I sorted out what I'm going to wear to a wedding in a month and ordered a bathing suit. That was enough to take up a whole day, but I got it all done this morning. Micah thinks I'm nutty, but a girl's got to have a swimsuit and a cover-up. I hate not having a cover-up, and honestly I never have one because I can't find one I like and can afford. Well, I found one at Lands End for $10 with free shipping. Can't beat that. Now I just hope it fits. Same for the bathing suit.

My back is feeling better. I have finished all my doc appts for that. They have given me exercises to continue forever and ever. They strengthen the core. I love doing them because they are easy and I can tell a big difference.

Abby makes me laugh. I love her so much!