A Mom Dances When She Has Time to Herself
Saturday, April 11th, 2009I’m home alone for six days while my husband and son ski in Lake Tahoe!!!
I got so excited at their leaving. Starting the day before, I had this excited buzz. I hadn’t felt this type of enthusiasm since when. . . it’s a familiar feeling. . . geez, it’s how I used to feel before a date with my husband, well, before we were married.
I watch most of Season Two of Grey’s Anatomy on DVD. I don’t cook. I write. I organize my son’s room. I exercise every day. I play my music loud and dance from room to room. I sleep until eight a.m. instead of six a.m.
My big sister is coming for a sleepover tonight. The girl talk will flow along with the wine.
I cry a lot, too. Not big sobs, just a few tears several times a day. I am filled with gratitude at my luck – my husband, our son, our home, how easy loving each other is. My life is better than I ever expected it to be. I wipe the tears away. I still miss them even as I dance with joy.
My son calls early this morning.
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I’m jealous! I think TIME for ourselves as Moms is a hot commodity and perhaps one of the best gifts we can receive.
Lovely blog. I’m impressed at how well you savor your time–I often find myself at loose ends when I finally get time to myself. But the wider point you make is how much you savor your life now, whether or not you have time to yourself.
Lorrie
I could just see you dancing around. It warms my heart to hear your happiness.