What is a girl to do??

This past weekend, Jason went to see the UT Vols play in the Sweet 16 in St. Louis.

Being the amazing husband that he is, he worked out the kids going to Knoxville to stay at LuLu’s for a few days!

To say I was excited would be an understatement!

Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. I am so satisfied in being their mommy and Jason’s wife.  I am incredibly thankful to be a mommy, period.  This month, nine years ago, I became pregnant with Parker after a long, painful, gut-wrenching journey.  I remember moments wondering if I would be a mom, ever be pregnant and the absolute desperation I felt at times, before the Lord.  Now, three children later, in the course of 4 years, I am finally feeling like I am coming out of the fog! I realize Bradley is four, but we have been in the whirlwind of young kiddos for a LONG time.  My greatest prayer, for my life, is that in all I do as a mom, as wife, that Jesus would be evident. I fail daily, on numerous occasions. I am selfish, I lose patience, I react. Yet, in the midst of that, my prayer is that I am present in the moment, I take it all in, that I realize, these days are short, but these moments are great.  I only have one shot to lay the foundation for their life….no pressure.

Being the mommy to three, my moments alone, not filled with errands or a to-do list, are few and far between.

So being presented with a weekend TO MYSELF, felt like hitting the lottery, when the pot is really astronomical!

I took the kids on Friday morning to meet halfway with Uncle Matt, and on my way back home, did a little leisurely shopping.  Then, I came home, and cleaned up the house.  My reason being because I need a sense of order to relax, and I planned on relaxing. Then, I watched a little pointless television.

I met up with my friend Ashley for more shopping and and dinner out. We grabbed a  movie and went to our friend Marty’s to watch.  I got home LATE! I never sleep good with Jason gone, so I was up LATER and finally went to sleep.

Of course, my plan was to sleep late.  But, the phone rang before 9 and I decided to get the day going.  I went and ran a few errands, grabbed some lunch and came back home.  It was such a beautiful day that I decided to go for a walk.  I walked about three miles and it was glorious.  Afterwards, I went to Sonic Happy Hour and grabbed some snacks!

The rest of my day was spent at home, reading, watching tv and DOING NOTHING.

I went and got the kids the next morning and we spent the day hanging out, watching the Vols lose by one point, taking naps and getting ready for school to start back from Spring Break.

I think that it is wise to take some time away from responsibilities, time constraints, and schedules.

I am thankful for my family.

I am also thankful for the times I have to remind me how thankful I am for my family.