I haven't missed it one bit

This weekend is the wreath pick up weekend.  It is the first time in many years that I haven't been worrying about/working with band wreaths.  And I am absolutely thrilled!  Last year Andrew needed to pick up his mother, and I begged him to see if the neighbors could help and meet him so that he didn't have to be away overnight.  This year, Andrew really wanted to go and watch the Steelers home game against the Bengals, and he went with my blessing.  Today, Andrew and I wanted to swing by the shop where the wreaths are picked up, and I stopped outside to buy a gift for my grandmother.  I chatted with the new chairperson for a bit, and then we went along and finished our shopping.  

It is so wonderful to be able to do whatever I want this weekend.  I haven't missed the wreath sale, or any other band function AT ALL.  I've come to realize that I had actually grown resentful of the time I spent, although I'll always be grateful for knowing the kids and that I was able to be so involved with my kids.  It is nice to be done though.