A Day away

I always love summer here in Washington. It gets hot a few days out of the summer but then you get to enjoy the amazing weather and scenery. I also love it because Grandma Hutchison is off for the summer. This year she takes Allison for one night a week. This time allows me to clean the house and have some down time. Being pregnant and not feeling well the time away has helped. Except last night for the first time I cried because I missed her so much. Allison usually spends a lot a time with Grandma and Grandpa Hutchison and I don't have any worries. This time for some reason I just wanted to see her little face and hear her voice. I called last night and she was having fun taking a bubble bath at grandmas. That made me miss her more hearing how much fun she was having. Although having a day away is good for both of us I realized I can still miss my sweet little girl.

I love this age Allison is at right now. She is repeating every thing I say and always wanting to play outside with her new toys. I am enjoying staying home more then I did when she was a baby. She is learning to play by herself and mommy loves that. Don't get me wrong, I do play with her but some days I get board because I run out of ideas to do with her.

Another good thing about Allison being away is that Kyle and I get a date night. Last night though I spent much of it to myself while Kyle was at church. It was so weird to be by myself for so long. I love having down time but this last night reminded me of when Kyle and I were first married. I would come home and be by myself while he was still at work. Those days are forever gone but I am thankful for the little moments I do get to myself. Life is only going to get busier with a new baby and I am up for the challenge. I know I wont have much a lone time then but I am enjoying what I have now. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Hutchison. By the way when are you retiring Nancy? hee hee.