Jan 9th......Splashing in puddles....love my rain boots!

Jan 10th......Even though they lost their game, Peter and Javid are still smiling (and Hannah is still photo bombing!!)

Although I can't make the time the time to blog daily, I'm impressed that I've made it this far...even if it is a little 'hit and miss' :)

I had a great time this past weekend....which may seem like a regular thing for some of you, but for me it's kind of new.
We have officially started 'joint custody' of the kids, which means every other weekend, from Thursday until Monday night, the kids are with their dad.  They love their time with their dad, but honestly, for me, it was really hard.  I've had them pretty much 24/7 for a year and a half now....outside of my parents helping, it's just been me and them.  But now that their father is 'local', they get to see him....which is, of course, a good thing....except that I miss them terribly when they are gone.
I haven't spoken a word about this to anyone....most would think I'm complaining....that I should RELISH in the thought of getting a little "me" time.....but it wasn't the case.  I've missed them so much...they are literally like a part of me....I feel a little lost without them.  Like I have no purpose.

But this weekend was different.....I missed my kids, like I have every time....but this time I found myself laughing a little more, relaxing longer, and allowing myself to enjoy the "me" time.  I spent time with a friend....playing racquetball, eating greasy hamburgers :), driving to another state to watch a beautiful sunset and seeing wide open space (it's been a while....I'm not digging this city life)....we watched movies and bigfoot reality tv....and finished it all off with an awesome 11 mile bike ride through the mountains.  I didn't want it to end......

 Jan 11th..........Cheaha State Park, Alabama

Jan 12th...........Biking Arabian Mountain :)