A different kind of week

Last week was not a usual week for our family. Kevin was in Belgium working and taking care of the boys without me. The guys all had a good week - they made it to practices and games, survived the week and had some fun without me. And they missed me a little.

I was in Oregon having a testosterone-free week seeing my mom and girlfriends. Aside from saying hello to a couple of the husbands, I spent the whole week having chai teas, lunches, dinners and visits with most of my favorite women! It was so great! I love all my guys, but do feel outbalanced by the men I live with. It was such a treat to spend so much concentrated time with all women! I knew it would be a good thing when I was making the plans, but I underestimated just how much it would feel like I'd recharged my batteries. Thanks to everyone who made time to get together with me in Oregon; I'm thankful for every visit and all the time I spent with my girlfriends. Living out of the country these 3 years is a great thing and we're doing all the things we hoped to do while on this family adventure. But it's nice to know, it's heart-warming to know, that all my close friendships are still intact, as if I hadn't moved. It's a great feeling!