Well, we had a great week of vacation/spring break at the Christian Homeschool National Basketball Tournament in Springfield.  We went to too many games to count and our teams (14 and under and 18 and under) did very well.  They each only had one loss for the week with the 14U team finishing second in their division and the 18U team finishing third in theirs.  My dear son finished up his high school basketball career on a high note with 19 points and a standing ovation.  It made this mom cry.

We went to Bass Pro Shops, Lamberts and Wilsons Creek National Civil War Battlefield Park.  The kids swam incessantly in the hotel pool and we ate out every day (for one meal -- we did breakfast and sandwiches at the hotel).  It was great fun!

But....I am glad to be home.

For one, I can go the bathroom whenever I want.  :)

Two, I don't have to step on children to get to the bathroom.

Three, I can do laundry in my own utility room (whenever I want).

Four, I can go outside just by opening my front door.

Five, I can sleep in my own nice bed without scratchy sheets.

Six, I can work out with my Firm videos instead of running on the treadmill or doing that monster Stairmaster machine.  (I missed Nancy.)

Seven, we can go to bed at different times.  (Related to this, bedroom doors are nice.)

Eight, I can cook my own food.  I have gotten so many hugs and thank yous for meals since we have been home.  My family loves me in the kitchen.

I could go on and on.

But...it was definitely worth it to see my son play for the last time as a homeschooled high schooler.  I was so proud of him.  It was also nice to spend time away from the mail, computer and phone.  A very nice break it was.