5 Hours of Bliss

Let me start by saying that I LOVE being a stay at home mom. I love every single thing about it. There is nothing else I would rather be doing at this point in my life. With that being said, I will add that there are a couple things I miss after my little glimpse at a full time working mom. While working full time I had about 2 hours each day of pure and simple peace. 15 minutes on the say to work, 1 hour lunch break, a couple short breaks and 15 minutes on the way home. I could think, talk on the phone in peace, listen to music, get my thoughts organized and have not a single intrerruption. It was great. Last night I was able to go finish my christmas shopping ALL BY MYSELF. I left at 5:30. Talked on the phone on the way up without a single interruption, listening so any music I wanted and turned it WAY UP and belted out the words without hearing "Mommy, turn it down!" I strolled through the mall, hit Barnes and Noble, Starbucks for a yummy seasonal flavored coffee, Dillards and several other stores where something caught my eye. I browsed, I wandered, I laughed, I cried...ok, kidding. I really didn't laugh and cry, but it sounded good! :) I hit TJ Maxx and Target and had no time frame whatsoever. I totally finished my Christmas shopping and got a couple things on clearance for myself and even tried on a couple christmas party outfits that were cute and way too expensive, but I just tried them on because I could. I got home at 10:30 and walked into a very quiet house were everyone was peacefully sleeping and I carried my several bags up to my closet. The only way it could have been more perfect was if I would not have had to spend a cent.
I feel refreshed this morning. After a couple weeks of dealing with some pretty heavy stuff with Lyn next door and then Paul's crazy eye surgery few days, this was a perfect break! No pictures, just peaceful memories! :)