Mini-vacation

I did end up being off Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  It was really, really awesome.  I had to pass up some jobs on Friday, but it was important to me to be at Catherine's honor roll ceremony.  So by Thursday morning, I knew I wasn't going back to work until today, and it felt so freeing.  I didn't feel guilty about it either, because I knew I was already scheduled every day this week (there is no school tomorrow), every day except Tuesday (so far) next week, and both the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving.  Plenty of days scheduled, so I allowed myself to really enjoy the days off.  Not only was it three days in a week, but three consecutive days leading into the weekend.  It honestly felt like a mini-vacation.

I was able to get a lot accomplished.  Wednesday I mostly spent the day at home working around the house.  Catherine had to work after school, but was home before Beggar's Night ended.  It was predicted to be monsoon like, but there was actually no rain.  Thomas spent most of the evening on the porch to hand out candy, and the kids dressed Abby in a pumpkin sweater.  Because it was Halloween, the kids had the evening off from swim.  It was wonderful!

On Thursday I tackled a boat load of errands.  Most of them were Christmas shopping though, so I didn't mind terribly.  The kids had band practice that evening, and I worked at the church while they were there.  Friday I headed to Indiana after Catherine's ceremony for some more shopping.  I was home by mid-afternoon.  Andrew took Catherine for another attempt at her driving test.  She was able to pass the driving, but failed the maneuverability.  She took it in better stride this time, but if she doesn't pass it next week when she tries again, she may not be able to get it (by law) until the end of the school year.  That is not exactly what I'm going for!  While the kids were at swim that evening, Andrew and I grabbed some dinner out.  We've decided we might make this our Friday evening routine during swim season.  It is nice to be working again and not feel guilty about spending money on things like that.

Saturday we traveled north to grab lunch with my mom and grandmothers.  It is such a blessing to be able to do that.  On the way home, se drove through our former town where they were having a craft show.  We didn't find anything we couldn't live without, but we did get to see many old friends.  Our hearts will always be in that town.  That evening Andrew went to a football game with a friend, and then yesterday was a typical Sunday.  Catherine worked and we watched a Steelers victory while getting things done.  I also did some texting with Robert, and it was so nice to hear from him!

It was really a wonderful little mini-vacation for me.  I almost feel refreshed!