And so I have survived! Two nights and two days is a loooong time not to see my precious boys. There have been a lot of hugs, kisses and snuggles this evening as we caught up on those missed while we were apart.
I have been surprised at some unexpected opportunities that have made the time very worthwhile even though I missed hearing their voices, listening to their stories, seeing them play and explore their world, and even helping them brush their teeth. Something more than just the obvious break from constant cook, cleaner and referee.
The most significant was how those few hours gave Luke and I some time to be us. Not just mommy and daddy but actually just us with each other. Thanks to my parents watching Evan and Nicholas for a few hours, we even went out for dinner. Last year we managed 3 meals in a restaurant so I'm hopeful this year we can maybe make it out 4 times :)
As I wrote in an earlier blog, I spend many precious minutes sitting and holding my babies. I had even more time to just sit and savour the moments making them even sweeter.
And the biggest realization was, I love being a mommy to 4 boys!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Packed and ready to go!
Tonight I set the table for 3. Luke and I sat at dinner and talked about adult stuff. After dinner we sat down and watched a movie...all the way through. An adult movie! The house is quiet.
James and Morgan packed their suitcases this afternoon while Grandma and Grandad were here and said they were going home with them for a sleepover. After making sure they were willing to stay all week-end, we re-packed their 10 pairs of underwear each, a piggy bank, books, teddies and extra pajamas to more wearable amounts of clothing and off they went to Breslau for the week-end.
That's 2 full nights away! Although they were happy to go and I have heard they are enjoying themselves, I'm not sure how mommy is going to do :( I missed them before they pulled out the lane way. They've never been away from me for that long before or slept so far away.
But, I smiled and waved good-bye when they left. And when the next time comes I will do the same. It will be a really great experience for them and they will enjoy every minute with their grandparents.
I don't have to like it, I just have to accept it.
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| Packed and ready to go! |
That's 2 full nights away! Although they were happy to go and I have heard they are enjoying themselves, I'm not sure how mommy is going to do :( I missed them before they pulled out the lane way. They've never been away from me for that long before or slept so far away.
But, I smiled and waved good-bye when they left. And when the next time comes I will do the same. It will be a really great experience for them and they will enjoy every minute with their grandparents.
I don't have to like it, I just have to accept it.
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