I miss them, but...

The girls come home this weekend!!! I'm SO ready to hug and kiss those sweet girls! I miss them SOOO much. This is the longest I've ever gone without seeing them, and I'm ready for the silliness and chaos once again! 6 weeks is WAY too long.

But. I decided to make a list of a five things that I have enjoyed over the summer since the girls have been gone.

1. My house has stayed clean the WHOLE time! It's nuts. I run my dishwasher 1-2 times a week. I haven't had to pick up a single toy. The only bed I make is mine. The vacuum runs a couple times a week to get the dog hair, but the house has pretty much been clean since they left. It's been a nice break.

2. Sushi. There are a total of about 7 restaurants where the girls like to eat, and they all involve chicken nuggets, pizza, or sandwiches. It's been nice dining out at places where I don't need a kids menu and can sit quietly chatting without having to cut up and blow on someone's food or hand over my cell phone while we wait for dinner.

3. Sleep. I love sleep, and thankfully my girls do too. They've both actually been great sleepers since they were born, and they go to bed pretty easily and sleep all night. But, it's been nice sleeping in, especially on weekends, and I don't have to get up and make anyone breakfast before I'm ready.

4. CBS Sunday Morning. Haha. My sister will TOTALLY get this. This is my favorite show, and I look forward to it all week. Seriously. I know, I'm so gangsta. But, with the kids around, I usually only hear half of it, and am interrupted countless times by making breakfast, wiping bottoms, playing barbies, or being told "Mommy, watch!" to whatever those crazy girls come up with. I've enjoyed drinking my coffee and watching my favorite show in peace and quiet.

5. Not paying a babysitter. I have seriously saved a few hundred dollars on this! It's so nice to go out on a Friday or Saturday evening without A) trying to find a teenager with no plans and B) shelling out an extra 40-50 bucks on top of whatever else it costs to go out. Plus, add the mom-guilt of someone else tucking those sweet babes into bed.

I could probably go on. It's been nice only having to worry about myself. When the girls are around, things take longer, and life is more chaotic and louder. It can be a nice respite every once in awhile. But, I miss the chaos like crazy. I miss their snuggles and silliness. I miss taking care of them and being needed. I miss doing fun kid activities. I just miss my girls. Life without them is not the same, and I'm ready for them to come home!!!