We've spent the past 3 days in south Alabama at our barn house. It has been the perfect get away..... no field trips, co-ops, karate lessons, or scout meetings. While we love all those things, it is certainly nice to get away from it all for a short time. We've continued to do school, but even that is more relaxed and fun without the pressure of an activity later! My cousin and her little girl have been with us. Elizabeth has had a blast doing girly things with her and Sam has had a really nice time having someone almost his size to boss and best at things! We've enjoyed seeing grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other cousins, too. I've cooked 3 meals a day, washed the same amount of laundry, and wiped the same amounts of bottoms, but somehow.... it has seemed like a vacation. The children have slept late, Daddo and I have gotten up early enjoying the quiet and hot cups of coffee.

We have 3 more days. Deep sigh........