Some Time off

We're headed to Illinois this weekend for Christmas....and then we're coming home without the 3 older kids. They will be staying the week at their grandma's house.  Usually I would be sad and be thinking, "What on earth will I do with all my extra time??"  Not this time though.  I have plans.  I'm taking some time off.  :)

So, what will I be doing with all my extra time?

I'm going to:

- do some painting. It's time I put the easel Greg made me to good use.

- read a book.  It doesn't matter which one, I just haven't had time to read a book for myself in awhile.

- shampoo all the carpets...something that is hard to do with 4 pairs of feet running around the house all the time.

- celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary by going on a date.  A DATE!  Who knew people did that for their anniversaries?? Goodness, we haven't been on a date in...well...I can't remember!

- take some naps. Do I really need to elaborate on this one?

- spend more quiet time with my God. And yes, it's going to be plenty quiet around here.

- and so much more!

I will still have Gracia around, but it's amazing what I will be able to accomplish during her nap times.  :)  While I'm sure I will cry a few tears when we leave the kids on Monday, I do have this giddy feeling welling up within myself.  I can't wait to do some of these things next week.  Hey, I might even paint the kitchen.  :)  Good bye yellow, hello red and khaki!