Back To Reality...

James and I got to go away this past weekend to NYC to visit his friend Rob and fiance, Tara. We had a very relaxing, fun time...sans kids! We met James' mom last Wednesday and gave her the kids. We left for our trip 2 days later...it was weird being in our house with no kids running around! TOO quiet!

Unfortunately, I have no pics to share because someone forgot their camera...I know, I know, I can't believe I forgot it. I almost bought one of those disposable cameras.

Rob's cousin is supposed to be sending me a few pics from their engagement party we went to on Sunday night. It was at a great Italian restaurant called Mulino's. They have the best authentic Italian food I've EVER tasted...I've yet to visit Italy, so that opinion might change when I do get to go :)

We flew in yesterday afternoon and drove straight to Jackson, MS to meet James' mom to pick up the kids. We meet there because it's halfway for both of us and easy.

Talk about being thrown back into reality. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and I missed them dearly while we were away! There's just not a "buffer zone" when they do return! We were tossed back into reality after 5 days of not changing diapers, preparing meals, wiping butts, wiping snotty noses, fixing toys, giving baths, breaking up fights....you get the picture. It was a bit stressful for me!

I had to go grocery shopping this morning and both kids went with me. They were actually very well behaved in the store, it was just me that was stressed, not to mention that I'm sick and didn't feel like even going in the first place. But we have not even a crumb in the pantry to eat, and I have 3 sets of eyes that look to me and only me when they're hungry. I had to rectify that situation promptly.

I consider it a true blessing when James and I are able to go away for a long weekend (or a short one) every now and then. The boys are well taken care of when we do and that always makes it easier to leave. Plus, sometimes I think they are the ones that need a break from us!