Well I must say by the time it was the time to pack and get ready for this conference I was dreading even considering attending. I didn't think about the stress of preparations for the kids including someone to watch them, food, clothes ready for them, etc.
I hear single people complain about "boarding" their dog and I'm thinking ok folks try finding arrangements for three boys for four nights. I'm sure most people when asked will you watch three little boys under the age of 6 they can think of about a thousand things they would rather do but I managed to find Jessica Twigg, Holly and Tiffany and Lu...
Oh the possibilities of alone time...I began to contemplate and plan what will I do with this new found time...12 hours in the car...what planning...oh the possibilities...I had plans to design a MASTER grocery list :) with checklists...so each week I wouldn't have to create a new one...design a contact list for cards and invitations...of all the people we know...begin to put my ideas on paper for a mom's encouragement blog/devotional...oh the major plans of a housewife...probably laughable to those with "real jobs"
The time had came...and I was ready...guess what folks...my ability to ride in the back seat of a car and look at a computer screen had majorly changed since my last twelve hour trip ten years ago so I spent my car ride looking at scenery and complaining till someone would let me in the front seat...once there I sang so loud my fellow van riders were probably ready drug me or throw me out at the next truck stop...but man was it relaxing and enjoyable. I must say I don't remember much of the sermons, leadership trainings, etc...but what I do remember is some alone time, fun with friends and a much needed, non planned trip where I accomplished little and aloud my soul the rest it ne
eded. Thank you folks who watched my kids you have bought me at least three more months of sanity.
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