Freedom! (Sort of)

Well, I packed some bags, loaded up some kids and drove down the highway to a predetermined rendezvous point. We met Grandpa and Auntie. We ate some fast food. I gave Emmett and Charlotte to Grandpa and Auntie. They are off to have wild adventures for two weeks. I am now the parent of an only child. (For two weeks)

What have I done with my sort-of vacation so far?

• Made breakfast with minimal screaming and no refereeing of wrestling matches.
• Cleaned Emmett and Charlotte's room. It has been a full 20 minutes since I put all of the toys away and they are still on the shelves.
• I downloaded videos of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and geeked out uninterrupted.
  

What's next?

• Choosing a paint colour for the living room and dining room. Summer picnic? Topiary green??
• Choosing a sewing project to work on during nap times.
  
• Possibly planning a yard sale.
• Knitting. (Yes it is August. I can knit. My house is blessedly cool, even without air conditioning)

It is too quiet in here.