Best Day Ever

I took a vacation day at work today....get this....just BECAUSE!!!!!!  I haven't had a "Staycation" in sooo long.  Usually I just take off because we will be out of town or there is something we HAVE to do.  BUT...today I took a day for me.  It is hard to get stuff done while working 5 days a week, and so today is just what I needed.

I started the day off with a great run.  Even though it is hot and soooo humid, it feels good to be putting a priority on something that I love to do again.  This summer, it got put on the back burner and I am ready to recommitt.  

 We have the kids every Tuesday, so I got to wake them up, fix breakfasts, help with clothes/hair, and just see them off.  I am usually out the door for work before they are up, so this was such a fun treat!
Third day of the school year!
 Brett didn't have to leave for Atlanta until later, so he took them to school and then just went on.
I got ready for the day with Caroline, and then sweet Leanne came.  She is our nanny who keeps Caroline and is truly God sent!  She keeps this house from falling apart.  Seriously!!!  I then headed out to fun a couple of errands (Target and Old Navy.....Natch!)  Then, I and got a much needed pedicure.  So better!
 Then my sweet friend Faith picked up some yummy lunch for us to eat at the pool.  Bliss!  We just stayed there an hour or so, but it was so nice to just relax. 

Then I headed home to my sweet Caroline, waiting for Brett to get home.  I had such a great day for my "mental health".  I think I am going to try and do this every once in awhile.  It sooo helped!



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