A little R & R

Monday October 29th

Jarrod and I "celebrated"(or more like barely acknowleged each other as we sleepily crossed paths in the middle of the night as we got up with Arden) our 7th anniversary on the 22nd. Like I said it wasn't a great day. Arden is wearing me out! We decided since Jarrod had a long weekend we would take advantage and get out of town! After Arden's doctor's appointment we picked Stratton up from school and dropped them off in Hickory Ridge on our way to Branson for the weekend. Stratton went with my dad, and Arden got to spend the afternoon with my grandma and grandpa till my mom got off work. They had a big time staying with Gigi and Pops for 3 days!

We rented a cabin at Stonebridge in Branson, which is growing to be one of my favorite places to stay. It was super cute, and cozy. It's really quiet and peaceful out in Stonebridge . .which is good since all I wanted to do was SLEEP! Saturday I slept till 11! Then we watched the Razorback game, and didn't leave the cabin till 4pm. Ahhh my kind of day! We had such a good and relaxing time. A little shopping, a few shows and a lot of eating and sleeping. . . I was actually a little sad to come home on Monday! Usually I am ready when I am away from Stratton, but I guess having 2 must really be wearing on me! Of course I was glad to see them! However, I don't know that they missed us. . . I know Stratton didn't!

It was so nice to just get away from the kids, the house and all the things that need to be done! I'm so lucky to be married to such a nice and thoughtful husband that realizes that I need a break sometimes to remain sane! Honestly, I think he needed a break as much as I did this time though! I think we both came home feeling a little more less stressed. . .which is good because between Halloween and Christmas things are going to be super busy and stressful!