I Can Hardly Handle it

I drove two hours tonight to my parents house without the kids. It's been over three years since I've been here without a child in tow. It's weird! I don't have to be quiet, I didn't have to have to chase anyone to get them into PJs, and I don't have to worry about a little person getting me up in the middle of the night. This will only be the second night since Brady was born that I have not had kids. As I drove off tonight I felt guilty. If I had let Tommy know how guilty, he probably would have run with it. ;o) I miss them but am so glad for this time away. I remember my first big trip away from Haylie. She was about 16 months old and I was gone on a business trip for two days. She was asleep when she and Tommy picked me up at the airport. When we got home I took her out of the car seat and brought her to the changing table in her room. I remember the dazed look of confusion on her face that eventually became a very happy smile. I can't wait to see that same smile on Brady's face.