Oh man, the other week by Mom invited my kids to come to activities at their church.  They included VBS and a music camp after VBS with the church feeding my kids in between. Then, my Mom wanted to pick them up and have a little time and let my hubby pick them up and bring them home when he got off work.  

Okay, soo, in case you didn't understand, I would have the WHOLE DAY by myself!!!  THANK YOU mom and dad!!  I rushed to get kids ready coming from weeks of going, going, going and going more, so it was no suprise that when I dropped them off and took off I was at a loss to know what I was even going to do?  Can I just say....Ahhhhhhh. 

Don't get me wrong, I ADORE my kids and love being with them but it was time for a moment and boy did I get one!!  It was heaven. 

I just drove in silence at first and was able to think any thought I wanted without interuption.

Went to a bookstore and browsed slowly in the sections I enjoyed.

I checked out a shopping area that had been built new last year and I had not really got to go look at it....sooo nice. 

So, shopping it was...so excited.  No one waiting on me and no feeling of rush...hard to believe.

Even considered going to a movie...Alone,later decided I didn't want to waist that much time.

Talked with friends.

Sketched

It was so funny just trying to think about what I would even want to do since it is usually taking all family members in consideration when deciding activities.  It is funny how just a little time like that can be so refreshing.  Of course, at the end of the day I had purchased things for my family and coudn't wait to see them again to snuggle and hear what they had done.  But Thank you God for a little time off!

So....what would you do with a little time off?

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Posted by ByHisGraceInColorado

I know, I love to have some "free" time too. I would love to see what you sketched! You should think about sharing it with us. You never know who you might inspire!!!

Have you ever seen Jill Novaks blog? She shares some of hers and her kids sketches. You should check it out. www.homeschoolblogger.com/jillnovak

blessings!
Nancy

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Posted by whirlwind

Oh, let me dream a little. =)

... Go to Panera Bread for some yummy bagels and coffee,

...Catch up on journaling, etc,

...Get a massage,

...Then take my sweet 8 year-old daughter to the tea shop for a special tea party for just the two of us.

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Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

What I would probably do is feel guilty at what a mess the house is, and work most of the day. What I would love to do (aside from being Jeanie--as in "I Dream of Jeanie"--and zapping myself to Florida to the beach for the day) would be to have a quiet time as long as I wanted, scrapbook all day (and have lots of fabulous pages done when I finished), and eat half a roll of chocolate chip cookie dough!
One can dream!
Letitia

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Posted by dreamer73

I go shopping, to the library, for a walk, just to name a few. I understand needing to get away...Isn't it great to have others that understand and help out?

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Hey! I'm blogging again. Stop by soon.
Taters

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Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I hope your family is doing great!
Letitia

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Posted by tatertots

Hi there! My sisters have new blogs, and they would love it if you would leave them a comment. Their names are Sunshine and HorsieBabe (on the bottom of my friends list). I've got a new post, stop by soon, and read it.
Taters

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Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

Just popped in to say HI. I hope you're family is all well.
Letitia

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