Last week Lance and I went out of town for our anniversary.

We left the kids at home.

My mom stayed with the kids.

She offered.  When the subject of a trip came up in conversation, it was a given that she would watch the kids.  Not to me!  To her.  It’s what she does, she takes care of us.  Whenever we need her help, she’s here for us.

I am forever grateful.

This isn’t the first time Lance and I have left town without the kids.  I imagine it won’t be the last.  And next time, she will come again to watch our crew.

I know just how lucky I am to have a mom that will come and watch my kids so that Lance and I can enjoy ourselves.  My dad comes to help each day, but she is stuck with the grunt work.  Getting them into bed at a reasonable time, getting them fed for breakfast~ no easy task since they all eat different things and keeping the house in order.  She never complains.  She even takes them places, something I really appreciate.

This week they went and played at the YAC, saw a movie with my dad, went to a snake show with both my parents, my dad treated them to Pappasito’s and the week ended with their basketball game.  They had a great time.  And while they were very happy to see me/us, they didn’t want Mimi to leave either.  

A big thank you to my parents for watching our kids.  Lance and I had a wonderful trip, and it was easy to enjoy knowing that my parents were here for the kids.  Thanks to my mom for moving in for the week and watching over them.  Thanks to my dad for the moral support and encouraging text updates!

I don’t really trust the kids with many people.  I tend to worry nonstop when they aren’t with me.  Knowing my parents are watching them makes all the difference.

Less than twenty-four hours of being home, and I’ve received calls from each of them about how much they miss the kids.

Thanks Mom and Dad for loving our kids so much that you take time away from your own life and obligations just so Lance and I can have time to ourselves.  We love you and don’t take you for granted.