Mama's Retreat

This past weekend I went to a women's conference at my parent's church with my mom and two older sisters. We had a great time together! The conference started Friday night and resumed Saturday morning and ended Saturday afternoon. Since all of the females of babysitting age were at the conference, Jason, took Friday off and stayed home with the kids Friday night and Saturday while I was in Richardson for the conference. I was worried, not because he doesn't know what he's doing, but because Henry and Emma have been a handful lately. They are good kids, but they are kids and are in their "terrible twos". So I was very grateful for the break. I love my kids very much, but I do tend to need a break every once in a while. The problem is usually I don't take it easy when I do get breaks. I always find something that needs to be done-cleaning, laundry,ironing,etc doesn't take as long when you aren't chasng after two little people who can move REALLY fast! This time, I relaxed and really enjoyed the time with my mom and my sisters and enjoyed having time with some wonderful ladies at the conference. I didn't say up late, didn't sleep in; was busy the entire time, but learned a lot.

Jason said that he had a really fun time. The kids behaved for Daddy and said that they had had fun playing with Daddy. A few days before I had told them that they were going to have a special day with Daddy soon. Friday I slipped out quietly and then was welcomed home with "Yea, Mama home!" from Henry and Emma! Everyone was in one piece and happy.

I did get pampered a little before I came home. I was in desperate need of a hair cut. If my memory serves me correctly; the last time I had my hair cut was a year ago before we went up to Washington. So I had 7 inches taken off the length and had layers put back in. I'm hoping this will help with the headaches. It's my summer do and it feels great!

We're all doing well. Counting down the days until Daddy(Jason) is on vacation and we have a special visit from Granny and Grandpa Henriksen from Washington!We are so excited about their visit!!!Can't wait!

I'll post some pictures in a few days. I think the kids grew overnight! And Emma has finally broken the 23 pound mark! She's weighed 22 pounds forever it seems! Henry has had his second haircut and Emma got her bangs cut. So now we just have to get Daddy in for his summer do! And we are at the very very early stages of potty training! More news and pictures soon! Take care!