Was this what life pre-children was like?

Seriously. This is the strangest week ever. And this post will probably result in lots of rambling.

While Chad's at work, I have been blessed with some serious down time. Much needed down time. I didn't realize how tired I was. Yesterday...I took a nap. A real nap. It wasn't planned but boy that was a great hour.

Last night was our hot date. We had been given a very generous gift certificate so last night we drove into Buckhead and enjoyed a long, leisurely dinner in a fairly quiet restaurant. Chad treated me to Starbucks on the LONG drive home.

We decided to stay off of the interstate and just take the long way home. I'm so glad we did, we drove through places I haven't been yet and I actually feel like I could get into downtown without getting on those horrible Atlanta interstates. I feel liberated. I can't stand NOT knowing every back road and alternate route to get around here. Drives me crazy. I guess it will come with time.

Today my parents are taking the girls on the new TN River Gorge Boat tour in Chattanooga. It is supposed to be awesome and I can't wait to see their pictures.

Ok, here is a major prayer request. I'm in a major song writing funk. I'm just blank in that area right now. I jot down ideas, phrases, themes, but NOTHING seems to come out of those. It's very discouraging. Maybe that season of my life is over? I don't know...just kind of in a weird place with that.

I'm on piano Sunday and looking forward to it, but can I just be real honest. Some of what we are playing is patriotic stuff. I'm patriotic and love our country and SO appreciate the sacrifices men and women have made so that we can worship and enjoy the freedom we have and the music we are doing is fun and well orchestrated so it's fun to play...but. I really struggle to see people get all emotional on Sundays like this and then next week, they will sit in worship looking like they were weaned on a dill pickle. Sorry. I know that probably just offended someone. It's sad to me. The ONE who gives ultimate eternal freedom doesn't get the same response as the National Anthem will. I wonder how that makes Him feel.

Regardless, I'm thankful for the opportunity to worship at the piano this week. I never take that for granted.

Oh...I'm rambling big time. I'm off to tackle a load of laundry...Really ONE load and I'll be done!!! THAT is unheard of in this family. :) After that....I think I'll start planning Chloe's birthday party weekends. Yes, this year she turns 10 so she gets to have a "friend" party and a family party. August will be busy....so many lists to make!

Have a wonderful weekend. :)