Where does the time go?

Grown up girl!

When I left work on Christmas Eve I knew I wouldn't be returning to the office until Monday, January 5th.  It felt like an eternity until I would return.  And yet here we are just a weekend away - where did the time go?

Truth be told, it's not the detail of accomplishments that are worthy of listing.  Its the feeling of taking time off without a plan and reaching the end knowing that the perspective has changed that worth noting.  It was time to take a few days off.  Eleven in a row if anyone is counting.  And the opportunity to return with a rested spirit, after the new year has begun just feels right.

Perhaps the accomplishments are few, yet the rest was worth it.  Bill and I watched movies, we spent time in the kitchen cooking, we shopped for things around the house to feel at home and then there was all the time Ellie and I shared.  And believe me we did more than eat burgers.  Although that was so much fun too!

She is growing into such an amazing young lady.  She amazes me every day with what she says, what she does and how she is kind, sensitive and so stinkin' smart!  Wow!  And funny, yes how could I forget the humor?  She takes such pride in making us laugh.  And she loves.

We've read, we've watched movies, we've shopped and lunched, we've walked the neighborhood all bundled up from the cold and rain and most of all laughed together.  My girl and I.  And now we take the time and memories that we've shared and keep them close while daily life begins again.  The new year.  The school year.

This time together was so rewarding and overdue that we've booked an actual vacation for March - during Ellie's school recess.  We're already counting down the days until Disney!  And that will give us a wonderful countdown to look forward to another well-deserved vacation all together!