I toss and I turn.

For some reason I am wide awake tonight. Usually after a long day I am wiped and can't wait to hit my pillow. Tonight I was more hungry than tired so after finally satiating my appetite I sat down to read thinking it'd make me sleepy. No luck. So here I am, updating Facebook with a few pictures and blogging.

I'm sure once I begin to think about the million and 2 things I could update about, my eyes will get heavy. So let's see...

It's been a busy week. My sister-in-law and granny-in-law came down for a week long visit last Saturday. It's been a joy to have two extra mouths to cook for. Yes I said it before and I'll say it again, I love cooking. I even got to test out my first attempt at manicotti. I did well and I am quite pleased with myself.  It's also been nice to have two extra set of eyes to look after the girls, giving me the opportunity to run out to the store, take a nap, or just take a walk as I please.  Most of all the company has been nice. It's just too lonely living here. I simply cannot wait to start the "leave Florida" count down. We still have a little over a year left so I won't be a crazy person and start that countdown just yet. 

I'm dreading tomorrow (or should I say later today?) and the goodbyes. I know my girls are going to cry their eyes out. They hate being away from family too. I will cry right along with them because my heart will hurt for my girls and because I will miss having family right here with me. 

It's been a nice visit. We pretty much relaxed and enjoyed laughing together at all the cute things my girls would say or do. These are the visits I enjoy best. Nothing is rushed and there is no pressure. I use to get completely crazy before having company, ensuring every spot in my house was exactly the way it should be, every surfaced cleaned and everything organized. This time I didn't stress myself out on that front. Instead I cleaned just as I always cleaned and went out an hour before our company was due to arrive. We went to Michael's and made an art project with the girls. For once I said, so what if the foyer isn't swept and so what if I don't get home in time to make sure it is swept. Instead I had two happy little girls, two new decorated clay pots and joy in my heart. That was a good way to start a visit. It made for a peaceful visit.

Again this is just part of my new attempts at trying to focus more on the important things in life and enjoying them, NOT stressing over them. I've noticed that my level of patience has been increasing too. Always a good thing especially considering I use to have very little in that department.

Whew, okay just as I suspected, my eyes are actually feeling a little heavy now. So goodnight, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. ;-)