No kids

It came out of nowhere.  We needed someone to watch our kids for tonight and when we asked Ehren's parents, they had plans for going to the cabin this weekend.  And they just left, with our 3 kids and Emily!  I was so excited when they said they could take the kids with them, the whole 2 nights at home with no kids.  It has been so long since we just had a quiet alone time like this and both Ehren and I just couldn't wait for today to come. :)  I know, it sounds like we really don't like our kids but I think it is very healthy to spend some alone time as couples, even during those years when the kids are little.  I love doing stuff with our kids but when there is never a time for me doing something with just Ehren it shows on my relationship with him.  I wonder how many couples in their 40s-50s find themselves all of a sudden alone with their kids gone and not having anything in common with their spouse.  Not knowing what they could possibly do together because all they've ever done were things with their kids.  And I really don't want that to happen to us.  So here is to a really fun weekend for us, even though I want to do a lot of cleaning/organizing and Ehren has to go to work for a few hours on Saturday.  Oh, and did I mention I don't have to cook or feed anyone for 2 days?  Yes! :)

My 2 one-year-olds are taking their nap right now and the whole house is quiet.  I have all this time to clean, read, sit or do absolutely nothing and it is lovely. :) Time to enjoy this blessing and recharge.