For the past few years my husband has taken the kids for one weekend per year so that I could get away to rest and relax.  This weekend I am joining another homeschooling mom friend for time away on a mountain!  Of course, as we have type-A personalities, we are each bringing multiple projects to work on while in the room (Christmas cards, recipes, homeschooling materials).  But we will enjoy not having to cook or clean or take care of children as a nice break from our usual routines.  And we intend to eat well at some local restaurants.  :o)

I try to have all the laundry caught up as well as several meals prepared before I leave.  And I have always come home to a tidy house, clean kids, and an exhausted saint of a husband.

Thank you, Honey!