Exercise and retreat

Our base is in exercise this week.  Translation:  Husbands are working 12-16 hour shifts, every play area in Anchorage is packed because the Mom's are needing some time away from the kids. :)

Actually, Emma is for the most part a sweet kid to be around.  She has her moments as all kids do.  The only thing that is hard is the fact she gets sick of me dragging her around everywhere. Today, she did not want to go anywhere.  That makes it hard when I am wanting to go and do stuff.   Kyle is working a 12-12 today.  So, Emma pretty much saw him a couple of hours this morning and then he had to start getting ready for work.  It isn't like this all the time, thank God. I couldn't handle that.  I still like being with my spouse. ha.  I miss him, but this exercise is actually coming at good time for me because I need to be working on ladies retreat stuff. 

I was able to get some stuff done today for the retreat that is next weekend.  Tomorrow, I am practicing some worship songs with a friend.  I know it will all come together.  It has already went smoothly.  I think because I am not the main one responsible for everything.  I am more stressed when I am the one responsible for the event.  I am much better at assisting someone else.  I am really looking forward to the spiritual boost and also time with the girls.  It should be fun.  

My job is organizing the pampering part this year.  We had a lot of stuff left from the spa night so we are to use the leftovers to create your own bath salts, and sugar scrub.  We are going to do a chocolate mask for your face and a mint mask for your feet.  Everyone loves pampering so we should all enjoy ourselves.   I am like a child when I start getting ready for things like this.  I was getting so excited when everyone was turning in their registration forms. I couldn't stop smiling.   We have a nice size group this year.  We are actually at the max.  Me and five other girls are going to have to sleep in a big room with mattresses on the ground.  I don't care. It's probably just as good as the other beds and plus I can be with more people.  See how I am? I told you for me this is just like a youth camp for 30 somethings.  :)