Empty nesters?

After a difficult day Friday, Jared's mom called to check in and see how potty training was going. Apparently she could hear the frustration in my voice because she called back 5 minutes later and said she would meet us in Rupert and take the girls for the weekend. I feel so guilty having other people watch my kids, but she asked at a good time because I desperately needed a break. So we met up with them and handed over the kids(along with underwear and the potty chair.)

We came back to Twin and went to eat at Johnny Carino's at 9pm. When is the last time you and your husband have left the house together after bedtime? We NEVER do.

We were so excited to sleep in, but were both up well before 8. We decided to go the gym to a spinning class(ouch! I'm so sore now!) Afterwards, I cut Jared's hair, he took our oven apart to see if he could fix it. He ended up slicing his finger on a piece in it and we almost went to get stitches(I still think we should have). I made a spring cleaning list(I know, and it's only January!!) and we divided it up and got SO much done at our house. Now if I can just upkeep with my new cleaning schedule. :)

Stake Conference is this weekend, so Jared had meetings from 4-6. I was at home completely by myself. First time in 2 years that has happened! Then we got to go to the adult session together and got our grocery shopping done after.

Today, not only do I get to have Jared sit BY me in church, we get to listen to the speakers. :)

Anyway, it has been a GREAT weekend. Very productive, and nice to spend some time with Jared. I spent a lot of time cleaning and organizing the girls' room. It looks great! At the end of the day, though, my house feels so empty, and I feel as though I have no purpose without them. I miss their giggles and smiles, their hugs and kisses. I miss reading them stories and eating together as a family. I really just want to cuddle with them.

I guess what I realized is that as much as it feels sometimes like my kids need a lot from me, I need them more than they will ever need me. I can't wait to see them tonight!!