Easy Street

Jack has been with my in-laws this week. It has been a really nice break, but I missed him like crazy.

The nice thing is this week has been so easy! At three Emma is so independent, and does not need me a whole lot. I can go to the mall and we just walk in, no stroller, diaper bag, snacks or sippy cups needed.

Emma and I have spent so much quality time doing puzzles, playing pretend, playing litebrite and barbies. It has been nice to not have to worry about Jack getting into everything we are doing. We can leave the house at a moments notice and not have to worry about Jack needing a nap or being too fussy to go somewhere. We can go out to eat at a sit down restaurant because we know she is really good to take out at this age. I can get so much done around the house as she plays with her toys. We were able to play rockband as a family the other night and not worry about Jack pulling down the drums or grabbing the microphone. It has been a really calm, nice easy week.

Please don't get me wrong with as easy as this week has been I would NEVER trade this life for the one I have. My heart hurts with my little man being gone. I miss his smiles, and him pointing saying "ahhhh" when he sees birds, I miss his snuggles and kisses, I miss him running trucks across the floor and saying vrooom. I miss his smile and belly laugh. I miss everything about him.

Yes life is easier this week, there is less noise, less mess, less work overall. Yep this week has been very easy, but I will take back my more noise, more mess, more work and a whole lot more love. We are so blessed to be a family of four.