I took two weeks off over the holidays. I tried to see if there were any last minute deals to get away, but I wasn't able to find anything. While I enjoyed the time off (I actually did get some rest)- there is always that something missing when you take 2 weeks off and don't go anywhere. Either way, I did relax a little, and for that I am really grateful. And hey- the money I was going to spend on the vacation will now be used to put wood flooring in my living room. Finally, the disgusting carpet will be gone.
The highlight of the vacation- my friend's husband took the kids out skating on New Year's Eve. At 10pm. At the pond next to his house. He took these floodlights out and lit up the pond for the children. They had a blast. I had an awesome time watching them. It was one of those totally carefree moments you wish your kids could have more of, especially mine who have had loads of stress, and candidly grown up a little too fast.
When the kids came in from skating, my son was blown away by my friend's husband. He's a police officer, and a fab role model. I emailed her the next day and thanked her for having us over. She told me that her husband grew up without a father, and that he wanted me to tell my son that he knows how it feels, and if he ever needs to talk to a guy, give him a call. My heart melted. Like really melted. It brought tears to my eyes. There are amazing people everywhere, and I am so thankful to those who have offered to be there for my kids in one capacity or another.
So- Today is the last weekday off. I wish I had another week. My kids actually slept in. My son who sleeps a few hours a night because of insomnia actually slept till 11am each day. I would love to give him another week of that. The kids rested, watched TV, met with friends. It was a good relaxing time for all of us.
Back to work on Monday. Sigh.
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