Taking a break

I'm taking a vacation from work next week.  I have to.  Daycare is closed and it's hell trying to find someone to watch 4 kids for a week.  We don't have any big plans but we'll make the best of it.  I was just sitting here going through my gather articles, wishing I had more time to post.  I just spent 5 hours at work trying to get everything caught up and a little ahead just so I can take a vacation.  It reminded me of being a mother and how much work it is sometimes to go anywhere.  You prepare so much, making sure everyone will have everything they need for the trip.  Even if it's just a day trip somewhere.  I'm usually exhausted before the day has even begun. 

All of my children are young.  My oldest is ten and she is now starting to get her own things ready, but being mom, I still have to check everything.  I know I add more stress to the day than I need to but I really don't like being unprepared.  But what if I don't have enough diapers for the baby?  What if there aren't enough drinks and it's really hot?  What if I forget the sunscreen?  There are so many what if's I could go crazy. 

I think this vacation is going to be different.  I'm actually going to relax and just like I give the kids their hour a day on the computer, I'm going to take one for me and write something every day.  That'll make me feel like I did something relaxing and enjoyable on my vacation.