Saturday Morning Silence

So it is Saturday morning...I'm at home...and it is...quiet...

Am I dreaming (no, because then I would hear children screaming)...

I must be in Heaven...or my earthly version of it!

I have received a priceless gift - a weekend in my own home - without my husband OR my children.

Yes, this is Heaven.

Brian and the boys left on Thursday night - Brian to go up north ice fishing (yes people, it is -20+ below here in Iowa and my hubby chose to go NORTH! Craziness!) and the boys are staying at my sisters and then my mothers having a great time with their cousins and Grandma.

And me?

While I of course did have to work yesterday, I got to sleep all Thursday night...not waking up to children, or Brian...not having to get anyone ready Friday morning but myself. Blissful selfishness!

I slept in this morning! I cleaned the kitchen without being interrupted, did the dishes, started the laundry and put toys back where they belong. I drank a whole pot of coffee - in silence. I took a shower and again was not interrupted...I actually had enough time to shave my legs!

I am dressed and ready and now plan to make the most of my day. I'm going to go shopping all by myself - with time enough to browse and not rush. I am going to bring a book and take myself out to dinner (haven't eaten alone since pre-babies!! ahh I miss those days!). I might even go to a movie - all by myself...

...and I couldn't be happier...

Because I know that my man and my boy and my baby will be home tomorrow...their shouts and screams and noise and craziness will all be back. As well as their kisses and their hugs and their love.

So I will make the most of my time. I will enjoy it for the wonderful gift that it is...

...because it could be years before I ever get this again!