Mom's day off

So, today was like any other hectic day at my house. I have to admit, I have been really spoiled since Aiden started preschool and I have had 2 days with one child who just happens to take a nap at the same time the other 2 are away. It has been really nice, but on the other hand, it really makes Tuesdays and Thursdays extra hard for some reason. And, if any of the other moms who read this are like me, I really start out the week strong, and by the end, I'm dragging. My patience is near the end, I'm tired, I can't figure out why my house is still a mess, even though I KNOW I cleaned every day....you get the picture, right? And as they get older, my boys really have learned quickly how to push my buttons. That was today. Hectic. Until...the phone rang and it was my mom on the other line. Asking if it would be okay with me if she and my dad took my big boys to the mountains with them for a day of fun, WITHOUT MOM, and they promised to bring them back extra tired. My first reaction was, "Are you kidding?" "Did I hear you right?" Then it was, "How fast can I get them ready and out the door?" This sounds like a great plan to me!

I love my boys with all of my heart. And, like most moms, I don't take enough time out for ME. This day was just what we all needed, and I am so grateful for my parents willingness to take them out for a day of fun. I had a great day. Suddenly the schedules I follow on a daily basis got thrown out the door, and I found my self at my best friends house for lunch. We laughed and laughed, and I enjoyed myself so much. Camden really enjoyed and needed the one on one time with mom, and was happy to see his brothers, but found himself fighting for attention really quickly again. Ethan LOVES to go to the cabin property with my parents. There are fish galore, moose to find, and the rhino to ride in. Aiden loves it all too. And, I was happy to have them back, muddy faces, shirts, boots, and all.