Quiet Sunday afternoon
I love my husband.
After spending all day at the aquatic center in Trail, B.C. yesterday, I was worn out this morning. We didn’t even go to church. I used the excuse that two of the boys had the beginnings of a cold, but since Kevin was staying home with them, I could’ve gone. I opted to be lazy and do nothing instead. Well, not really nothing – I did clean the kitchen and start some laundry.
Then this afternoon Kevin decided to take the kids fishing at a friend’s house. Without me. I got to stay home all by myself. I spent the afternoon watching the Seahawks dominate the Giants, crocheting, reading, and relishing the alone-time. That doesn’t happen very often.
Time alone for us moms is important. It doesn’t have to be a lot – just an hour, an evening, an afternoon. I end up feeling rested and am so happy to see my family when we are reunited.
Even if they all smell like fish.
Ahhhhh alone time! So it isnt a myth? hehe Just kidding. Glad you enjoyed your afternoon.
September 24th, 2006 at 7:14 pmHi Carrie,
It is so fun that you spend your alone time watching football! I have to admit that I am not a fan in any way, my dad never watched and neither does my hubby. Glad your team won, anyway!
September 25th, 2006 at 6:05 amYou mean that moms can have time alone? *Dazed*
September 25th, 2006 at 1:06 pmLawanda and Lisa – I know many moms don’t get alone-time. That’s why the first sentence is “I love my husband.”
Randi – Yep, I’m the football fan in the family. Kevin will watch the Super Bowl with me, but that’s about it.
September 25th, 2006 at 3:14 pmAh, reading, crocheting and listening to a football game sounds like a wonderful afternoon! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you for a moment!
September 25th, 2006 at 7:09 pm