My question…does a mom get a vacation? I’ve never been away from my kids overnight…ever. Sure, I spent the night in the hospital when I had my son, away from Kyra, but her dad was with her and, let’s just say, it wasn’t a vacation. I think if my husband and I took a vacation sans kids, my heart would still be with them.

We just got back from our trip to Wisconsin. We went Friday and came back Saturday afternoon. My one year old was an angel. He was patient and funny the whole time. My seven year old was so naughty! Deliberately disobeying and whiney! My husband and I were anxious the whole time she was awake!

My 78 year-old mother in law came with us on this trip. Igrilled her on mothering issues while my husband with wrestling with Kyra. She is such a kind lady. She’s forever the Grandma. Nice and generous. She put my mind at ease when I thought I was being to hard on Kyra. I do think, though, she was ready to get out of the van and get home to the quiet of her apartment.

Today is Sunday. I should be rushing the family out the door for church. Tyler is in bed and I have to say, I don’t want to rush today. Instead, my family has a date with our study bible. The whole “where two or more are gathered” I’m telling myself. Still, I know I should be at church. The Lord wants us to “show up”. Is my family showing up if we stay in our p.j.’s today and read together?

Today I must rest. Tomorrow, it’s back to the grind.