Just Me & My Kids

Brian left tonight for his "man trip". I call it the "man trip" because only a group of guys would drive all the way down to Nashville to catch a football game and THEN as if that wasn't enough driving - from Nashville they are heading down to New Orleans to catch another football game. Only men would do that! I don't even think most women would do that for the best shopping mall in the world . . . ok - maybe some would, but not me.

It was strange saying good-bye to Brian tonight. As he was packing and the kids were rushing around trying to help I just felt sad. I wasn't sad because I wished I could go, or because I didn't want Brian to go . . . just sad because I won't have my best friend around for four whole days. And as corny as it sounds . . . as he was saying his goodbye's I actually got a bit choked up! He walked out the door and I really felt like crying . . . and it's only for four days!!!

I don't think I've been alone in this house for more than one night - and I realize I am certainly NOT alone since I have the two little munchkins with me, but sleeping in my bed alone is something that I am not looking forward to. The house always seems so lonely and a bit scary at night when it's just me and the kids.

Plus, it's just nice to have a reinforcement around to help out with kid-related things. Tonight is a perfect example of how things just take soooo much longer when I am by myself. We didn't eat dinner until almost 7:30 and then came baths and by the time I got the kitchened cleaned, the kids cleaned and hair dried, teeth brushed, stories read and hugs & kisses given it was almost 9:15! I am bushed and it's only night one . . .

Here's to a safe trip and a speedy return. I miss you already Brian and it's only been four hours.

Love you.