Mommy-Rachel Weekend

Well, Daddy has been back at work for a few weeks now- so Rachel and I have had some quality one on one time- most of which has been good. I had a few times when I wondered how in the world I was going to handle 1 child- I didn't want to think about next year at this time! I did have a bit of a melt down one day and was actually really excited that the following day I had a meeting to go to and work to do at school- I think I just had to get out of the house and speak in complete sentences that did not have to do with Elmo, Einey (Little Einsteins), not feeding the dog, putting toys away, etc.

But then, it happened, Dustin had to go away for Band Camp at Sweet Briar. For 5 days. I know it's not that long, and so many people do it all the time and for much longer, but it's still not fun. I was excited that my mom stopped by one night- she was on her way back from Gatlinburg with her sister-in-laws for a week- and she wanted to break up the trip and have a little time with us too. So we went shopping a little for Rachel's birthday, talked, and went out for a nice brunch before she had to leave the next day to go the rest of the way home. Then Rachel and I went to visit Daddy at band camp for the rest of the day. We didn't get to see him that much, but all the kids loved seeing Rachel and she loved seeing and hearing all of them. I have a feeling I am just going to take her to the football games this year then lose her amongst the flags until half-time! She was a trooper- went the whole day without a nap, and wasn't fussy at all. Of course, we got in the car, she said night-night, put a blanket over her head and didn't move until I got her out when we got home.

We took walks, played outside, did some yardwork and got some other things accomplished while he was gone. It ended up being a really good long weekend, but we sure are glad that he's back home. I especially love taking a long shower and not worrying what Rachel is doing!