50 Little Things--Birthday Edition

More birthdays.

We all should celebrate birthdays and be thankful for each and every one of them. 

Happy birthday to my baby boy--who turns eight years old today. 

My Weekend Alone

I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend alone.  I needed the solitude.  And just to prove my point that my kids run me ragged, the oldest was not back for more than forty minutes before she needed a ride to a friend's house for a birthday party/sleepover.  No rest for the weary (even if they had the weekend off!). 

My husband has informed me that he will only be doing this once every 14.5 years.  I'll only get one more weekend of solitude before I retire!  I better start planning now!

My Ultimate Fantasy May Come True

I think (though I am almost too nervous to post) that my ultimate fantasy may come true tomorrow.  I've asked my husband to do this for me for years.  I have not been alone in my own home for more than a few hours since my oldest child was born--back in the 1990's.  Frequently, I travelled to Illinois with my three children (and no husband) to visit all of our family for either one long or a couple short visits.  I've hinted, asked and begged my husband to take them for a weekend . . . WITHOUT ME.

Guess what?!?!  I think he is actually going to do it!  I could be alone in my own home from noon Friday until Sunday afternoon!!!!!!!  My plans include hot uninterrupted baths, reading, and a bottle (or two) of wine.  Not one more expectation.  Just me, myself, and I.  Not inviting friends.  Solitude.  If only I could get my husband to take the dog . . .