Chris and his dad went to the beach house for a few days this past Thursday. This was a very spontaneous decision, and one I was very happy about for both of them. Even though I am not there I am assured the following things have happened (I couldn't be more thankful for since I am only good for so much of all the below) :
- lots, and lots, and lots, and lots of basketball (UK won the SEC Tournament!! YAY!)
- lunch at Hooter's, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc.
- loud. a whole lotta loud.
Here at the homefront this has been the "norm" :
- very, very little tv
- eating at home
- quiet. whole lotta quiet (other than my music while I get ready in the morning...my favorite while Chris has been gone!)
I can honestly say that while I do miss Chris, I have really enjoyed this time apart. Both of our jobs have kept us very busy lately and we both are exhausted by the time we get home. We tend to do so much together and not even think about it that when it comes to weekends like this one I have no problem being by myself or choosing what I want to do. I am also excited because I started off Chris' little vacay with a girl's night that was so much fun {as always!}. I spent the day with most of my family yesterday since Mom & Scotty came to town. We went shopping and spent time in Milton(very relaxing) and even all had dinner together. Today I went to church and then had lunch with Shelly, so we had some great one on one time. The rest of the day was mine to do whatever I wanted so I ran to TJMaxx, Target, and Forever 21 then came home and ate dinner and am now just hanging out solo. Much of the weekend has been very relaxing for both Chris & myself, which I really feel we both desperately needed to recharge.
I don't want you to think that I could get used to this, because I couldn't. There are quite a few things that I do miss other than Chris physically not being here. It has definitely made me more aware of how much he does around this house (oh how quickly I forget!).
The not so great things about Chris being gone are:
- litter box that he almost always takes care of
- pet "gifts" that I get to tackle on my own(which Ellie and Mip have both graciously given me all in one day, Ellie's was the worse - ever.)
- I have driven everywhere. Chris usually drives & I am fine with that, but I guess this is also a plus since that means I get to listen to whatever music I want :)
- safety of having him here with me. We have trained Ellie so well that she won't even sleep in the bed with me!
I am so thankful for this break for the both of us and can't wait to see Chris tomorrow. I pray we both have gotten rest and relaxed so we are ready to tackle whatever comes our way this week. Shoot, I may even cook dinner tomorrow night!
And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth
until the hour of separation.
Khalil Gibran
