Today I was lucky enough to have a day to myself, courtesy of my in-laws. I dropped the kids off at 9AM and as I sit here nearly 6 hours later, I'm exhausted from my whirlwind day.
Instead of jetting off to the spa or to the mall, I spent the day cleaning. It was much easier to clean without two little ones at my feet, or to stop to referee every 15 minutes, or to examine the loud bang in the next room. However, I miss the little buggers. Maybe I subconsciously planned this day to see how the three of us would do without each other for a day, in anticipation of my inevitable return to work. I called my mother-in-law three times today and each time she revealed what fun they were having. Meanwhile, I'm covered in dust-bunnies and have a scar from a battle with a non-cooperating tension rod.
Life at home with the kids is bizarre. There are so many days when I wish I could get a break from them, but now that I have the time apart from them, I want them here. There have been so many days when I wonder what it would be like if I worked away from the home full time, but I have to keep on telling myself that this situation is fleeting. But, for now, I'm thankful for an abbreviated break from the kiddos, but look forward to seeing their smiling faces in just a few short minutes. I think we'll all appreciate each other just a wee bit more today!
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