Getting Out

Well, I have decided that if you are a "stay at home mom" that by the end of a lot of days there is one thing that probably crosses your mind..."I need to get out of the house for just a few hours". However, by the time you get everything together either it's going to storm, your too tired, or your list of places you want to go exceeds the little time you have before everywhere is closed. At least this is what normally happens with me. My husband has wanted me to go the past couple of days...but for some reason I haven't gone for different reasons.
Taking into account that I have been planning to get out for a little bit...it was in the back of my mind that my parents were going to be coming through before heading home from their vacation. They offered to watch Eli so I could do whatever I needed. With that said my mom and I were able to get to the mall for a little bit while Eli napped and/or my dad watched him. My favorite store had an incredible sale, which if you know me well enough...I love finding a great deal! Let me just say the things you can look at while you don't have a child with you is really unbelievable. It was such a good time to get away and spend some quality time with my mom, which is always a good thing. So, I was refreshed and apparently it was obvious when Chris and I went to dinner last night. It was a wonderful time to get away and just have some fun with adults! Don't get me wrong I have a lot of fun with Eli, but sometimes you just need a little time away to be a better mommy!
So today has been a good day overall. We look forward to what lies ahead for the rest of the week (we might get to see a movie...which is also very exciting b/c we haven't gone to see one in a long time...it's hard for us to justify the prices these days).
Well, I am off to go read some more in the old testament...but I leave you with a verse from the new testament....something to think about that I've been thinking over the past few weeks....
12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:12-13