Yesterday was my first whole day away from the kids since Levi's been with us...and it was a long time coming. I realize that it is all my fault that I don't get away...it's really hard to do. But as I left early yesterday morning, I felt this sense of release and relaxation...wow! I went to a hematology conference, so it wasn't like I necessarily had a "fun" day but I think it was one of the best conferences I've ever been to...probably because I haven't been at work in a long time and it was just nice to feel like a professional instead of a mom, even if just for a little while.
There was a session on "nurse burn-out" and it was funny how it applied to my life right now as a parent rather than to my nursing career. I realized on how quickly parenting can burn you out if you don't take care of yourself also. And absence really does make the heart grow fonder. After my day away I was more than ready to get back to my boys...and felt refreshed to start again. And was more than happy for the boys to sleep in today as a little gift just for me:)
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