My cup is full....

..........actually, it runneth over. Thanks to my sweet husband suggesting that I take 3 whole days to myself to attend BYU Education Week. I declined the offer a few times and then changed my thinking the morning it started and I'm so thankful I did! It was just what I needed, spiritually, physically, & mentally. My back hasn't hurt at all for 2 days and before this I was popping Ibuprofen right and left. My mind is clear and I have a renewed sense of energy to be the kind of mother I know Heavenly Father wants and knows I can be. And my head is full of thoughts, quotes, scriptures, suggestions, etc. that are moving me to action. Not to mention, I was reminded of how wonderful it is to eat a sandwich by MYSELF with no one telling me it looks gross, or on the flip side, just deciding that it's their sandwich. I enjoyed doing my infamous speed walking in between classes with no one telling me to "slow down mommy!" I had time to clear my head while enjoying the silence walking through the Garden's. And, I must mention that above all, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to around 22 hours of lectures w/out having to pass out snacks, shush the loudness, give "the look," and leave the room with fussy babies. Now, I may sound as though I begrudge my life as a mommy of 6, actually, I totally love it, it's just stressful at times and I realized that every mommy needs a break now and BYU Education week just might become my little break. Once again, I've gotta say how much I love my husband for making it possible!! He's a gem!