Anyone ever dream of having a weekend to yourself without your husband and kids?
Kevin had been invited to Chicago for a paintball tournament. He had been planning to go for weeks, packing his gear earlier than he would even pack for vacation. Kileigh and I had planned to go as well. The flights started looking busy and then I got asked to babysit, so I figured that she and I would stay home. Earlier last week, Kevin's mom asked him if they could watch Kileigh for the weekend. He was going to fly in Friday evening, stay at their house, and then be gone till Sunday afternoon anyway. They wanted some Kileigh time and figured I wouldn't mind a break.
I knew that I didn't want to be cleaning house or doing laundry all weekend, so I made sure to get everything done before Sadie left on Friday afternoon. I ended up taking Kileigh to the airport Friday morning and they were able to get the last seats on a flight. I still had Sadie the rest of the day, but then I was free for over 48 hours. I didn't really have any plans other than babysitting, but I knew that I wanted to take advantage of the free time to work out, lay out at the pool, and read.
Saturday afternoon before I had to babysit, I decided to go see a movie. I had gift cards for AMC, so I was able to go to a theater on the way to the family's house. I saw Bridesmaids. It was hilarious! I can't wait for it to come out on blu ray.
After the movie was over, I called my friend Kari and chatted with her while I was killing time. I don't get to talk to her very often, but always enjoy the chance to catch up. I have some time off in July, so I am planning to go visit her.
Babysitting was easy. After the parents left, the girl woke up, so I rocked her back to sleep and then got to watch tv/sleep the rest of the time. I got home and in bed around 1am and up with the sun around 7am. So much for sleeping in!
Sunday morning I went to church. I love the music and worship experience at my church. Everyone gets into it and I feel so alive. As part of the sermon, they did a skit. It was really good!
After church, I layed out at the pool. There were lots of families with kids and younger adults there drinking. I love having a pool in the complex, but it will be nice when we get our own space and don't have to deal with other people being obnoxious.
All in all, it was a relaxing weekend. It reminded me that I need to meet some people, so when I have free time, I have someone I can call to get together with.
Have a great week!
Beth
