Quiet

In the last three days I have had TWO moments where I have been kidless.

Saturday night we had a Christmas Party for Carquest.  It was at the curling club.  It was the four employees, families plus 20 mechanics and families.  We ate (food was pretty good) and curled (well, the men mostly did while the women made derogatory comments from above!).

My mom watched the kids, and put them to bed.  First time someone else has put Avery to bed, and it worked out fine. I was worried because she usually nurses right before she goes to bed but I fed her RIGHT before I left (so about an hour before she was due) and mom walked her a bit and put her down. 

Tonight I went grocery shopping- ALONE!  Usually Brandon just goes straight after work, but I actually liked this better. Some me time.  Even though I hate grocery shopping it was nice to just wander without a timeline.

There is a strange feeling though being out alone.  I am always feeling like I am missing something, or leaving something behind.  Cooper’s constant chatter, and making silly faces at Avery make me pretty busy when we go out.  I missed them, even for that short period of time.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and all that I guess. 🙂