Kids are gone

The children are gone for four whole days. Peace reigns at our house. I do have to work today, 11 to 5, but its short hours. Tom gets to have a quiet house. Last night I bought a chick flick Christmas movie called the Holiday with Cameron Diaz. It was very improbable and sweet. Tom and I loved it. We had wine and a romantic movie with no children in the house. It was a lovely evening.

We had both brought home left over pizza from our respective works so I didn't even have to cook. I did throw on a load of dishes from the morning. They were left from the children before they got picked up. We had a lovely cookie exchange at work the day before, I made up a platter to send with the boys. It was gone when I got home, so I know they didn't forget it. The quiet is heavenly. Three nights of bliss, no fights, no mess, romantic moments with the man I love.

I just hope all is well at the other end with the boys. Luckily this particular mom knows her stuff. Trevor gets to go because he is so good with babysitting her 4 year olds. She has two little boys that need constant activity and attendance. Trevor loves to feel useful and what better way than playing with children. He gets to go to a resort with a pool and play in the snow all for the price of playing with more children. As far as he is concerned there is no down side.

Riley goes because her other son is his best friend from infancy. She and I went through pregnancies together as next door neighbors. Riley and her son are six months apart in age. they are both highly intelligent nerds. Though her son is very active also. He can wear Riley out physically. When that happens she flips Trevor. Trevor gets to play with the big boy for a while. It does take two of mine to keep up with her older son. But everyone is happy, and she gets some quiet time theoretically.

I used to go on these trips with them upon occasion, but with work, I was happy just to send them off with a trusted friend. With so much time on this holiday, I was grateful when she offered to take them for four days. I just hope they behave.