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It’s 7:00 am. I’ve been up since about 6:00 am. I’ve got a flight to board later on today. I’m going on my first solo trip out of the country. I’m excited.
I’ve managed to wake up early despite going to bed late. Since my mom will be holding the kids while I’m on vacation, I decided to wake up early to prepare their meals for the day. I made fresh pasta, and baked salmon, with a side of green beans. I know my oldest will step back when she sees something else besides pasta and green beans, in her container. But I’m trying to help her get used to tasting other foods. I also made some fresh blueberry scones, that are in the oven as I write.
It smells amazing in here, like lemons. The day is beautiful, not too cold considering how cold it was yesterday. I spoke to my mom on the phone last night before bed mainly to find out if she’s cooking today. But she rarely does when she’s off work, so I wasn’t surprised at her answer.
I also decided to do the laundry before we leave the house since I dislike coming home to a dirty house, with things to clean. The kids slept in my room last night so it was an ease getting their dirty clothes out of their rooms this morning. When my oldest asked for them to sleep with me, I paused on my response before agreeing, because I might have woken them up earlier than I wanted to, while getting their laundry, had they slept in their room. But thank God they’re still asleep, while I prepare for us to be out of the home for a few days.
They will be joining me on the 3rd day.
Scones are finished. I’m a proud mom. The doorbell also just rang. I’m assuming it’s my savagexfenty package I ordered on Monday. I purchased a few lounge wear specifically to wear while on my getaway. I love the quality of this brand on my skin, and I’ve been looking forward to these newest additions since I ordered. It can also be the few grocery items I ordered yesterday afternoon, but for now, I’m really hoping it’s not.
This week has been very productive thus far. I homeschooled the girls on time each day which hasn’t happened in a long time, because most days, they prefer to play before lessons and I allow them. “Work” has also been great, I can tell God was in favor for me to book this trip. I’ve been disciplined and consistent. I usually don’t take time to pamper myself because It feels like wasting time. But I feel great, not even good, great. 2 months ago, I helped a younger mother with something she was going through. I have not heard from her since then, however, she reached out to me via email yesterday morning to tell me how successful she was. This news contributes to how I’m feeling now.
My solo trip is for 3 days. It’s in Thailand. I could have booked my babysitter but since my kids, my mother, and my stepfather will be joining me on the 3rd day, I figured it’s better for them to be with her. My kids do not know they will be traveling to join me. My mom also does not know my stepfather will be joining us, as well. He’s currently in Jamaica, but I’ve made preparations for him to join us. This will make her so happy. My kids love my stepfather. I’m not a fan, but we get along, and that’s what matters.
But I should get myself up from this bar stool and stop writing. I’ve got some luggage to finish packing. Food to pack away in containers. A taxi to book to the airport since I won’t be driving myself there. A package to collect at my front door. A few laundries to fold away, and 1 hour of quality breakfast time to spend with my kids before their granny collects them. Before all this, I’m just going to sit in silence right here, look around my home, and just absorb this moment. I don’t even feel hungry because I am too excited, and grateful.
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