Usually, my first day back from a trip is busy. I clean up the kitchen (because it was inevitably left a mess from us packing frantically the day before we left) and do TONS of laundry. I put away as much as I can, and at least a good chunk of the cleanup would be done. Then, Brady comes home and helps with what is left, and the trip is all taken care of. Done and done.
I highly recommend doing this a different way.
This morning, I took Dekker to school. My mom came to be with the kids, like she often does, and then I invited her to stay for the day. So I spent a lot of the day sitting, visiting with my mom, and sipping coffee. It was SUCH a nice day, and far less stressful than my usual first day back.
Beyond the general enjoyment of having a day like today, my mom and I had some wonderful, exciting, motivating conversations. I have so many ideas and so many goals but I feel a bit directionless. No decisions were made exactly, but it was really nice to be able to talk about some things and really just say a few things out loud to someone I love in a judgement free zone. I love my mom.
My husband is now on his way home, and Dekker is home from school. In a couple of hours, Jerilee is coming for Bachelor night!! We have SO MUCH to catch up on, so no spoilers!! I hope you all have great evenings like the one I’m anticipating 🙂
I love you back, my dear Hailey. Sooooooo nice to spend time together.