Holiday Break

I've taken a bit of a hiatus from the blog world.  It's not because life has been dull and there's been nothing on my mind.  Quite the opposite to be honest. 

My husband has been off work (sorta) since December 20th.  He started his holiday break a day early when a snow storm kept him from leaving town. 

He has been working on occasion, but not like he had.  By the time he started his holiday break, I think I was beyond frustrated with his busy schedule.  So much so that it took me a couple days to relax and begin enjoying the time with him.

It has been a full year since he has taken a break like this and it's been wonderful. 

As I sit here tonight, I find myself a bit emotional at the idea that we only have one day left of the break.  I'm not ready for it to be over.  I'm not ready for him to head back to work on Wednesday.

It's been a relaxing and yet full 12 days. 

We've stayed up late and slept in.  We had breakfast together most days.  Waffles, pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy.  We've cleaned and done laundry together.  Watched tv and movies.  Gone out with friends. 

Mostly, we've just taken time to be with each other.  Laughing and crying (yes, a Christmas trip back home was difficult) together. 

After a emotionally stressful year, it has been wonderful to end it by just having quality time with my husband. 

Sure, I have and will continue to reflect on the past year.  I'm sure I will look at goals and plans for the next year.  But for now, I just want to continue to enjoy the time with my husband. 

The super, awesome, fantastic, wonderful news is that provided we do not have any disruptions, in 16 days we will have another 12 days together where he doesn't work.  And, 7 of those days will be cell and computer free!!!!