Down time

It happens so infrequently, I almost didn't know what to do with my down time.

Nana and Pop Pop have had the boys since Wednesday morning. That's TWO NIGHTS of uninterrupted sleep for Yours Truly, and I'm feeling like a new woman. Yesterday, I had the whole day to myself and had so many things I wanted to do that I wasn't sure where to start.

Now, I'm so thankful for having had the time to relax and enjoy the Thomaslessness. For time alone with Patrick on our anniversary to remember why I married such an amazing man. For time to get a few things done around the house that have been hanging over my head.

But I'm also dying to kiss my boys again.

I needed that.

Sometimes, I get so wrapped up in the naps and the diaper changes and putting the Thomas track back together for the millionth time in a day that I forget to be grateful for them and the amazing little people that they are. They are precious gifts that God has blessed me with and entrusted to my care, and not burdens meant to force me into a life of monotony and exhaustion.

I think my take-home point from these past few days is that I need to take some more time for myself - even just a short walk in the morning - to refresh myself and renew the way I view my role as a mother.

This morning, I'm taking a bath (!), making my bed (!!), and hurrying to my parents' house to snuggle my sweet babies.