On Being Emma-less

Well, my mom came for a visit and took Emma with her yesterday, back to Oklahoma City. It is our first sleepover visit with anyone. So, how has it gone so far? As they were pulling out of the driveway, my "mom brain" kicked in and I started thinking of all the bad things that could happen to her while away from me and I started to tear up. As a distraction, Travis and I went to lunch and then I did a little shopping for myself (just around town). I came home and worked on Emma's scrapbook. I was sitting there, with a candle lit, drinking an iced coffee and enjoying being creative when I noticed it............ quiet. No pitter patter, no music being played from loud toys, no constant "mama", no cartoons on the tv. I noticed I was able to go to the bathroom by myself and leave the toilet lid lock unlatched, and could leave the pantry unlocked and could leave my drink whereever I pleased without worry it would get spilled or that my little darling would drink it.

Utter peace and quiet.

And, you know what? I am enjoying it! Not to say I don't miss my little angel, I very much do! But, I have decided a little respite is nice once in a while.

We are leaving this evening after Trav gets off work to go and pick her up. I can't wait to see her smiling face and hear her sweet, albeit constant, utterance of "mama". Time away does make the heart grow fonder. I love my little one dearly, but after this experience, I have decided it's true, as moms' we do need an occasional break, to regain our sanity and to be nicer, more patient mothers.