Rico and Jo

Katelynn is leaving tomorrow to go on a week long vacation with her dad. I am excited about having several kid free days to do any activities that aren’t so “kid friendly”. I get to sleep in and stay up late. I get to go out to the Bayou with Rico and friends and I wont have to get a babysitter or worry because its a “school night”. Rico and I are thinking about having a get together at our house with family and friends and it can get loud and crazy (karaoke or Wii anyone?) and no one will have to worry about waking my sleeping 6 year old.

However, I do have to say that even with all of this fun planning I know I’m going to miss that kid very much. She’s goofy and silly (just like her mom) and makes me laugh every day. Just the site of her always brings a smile to my face. Even though I know her dad will take excellent care of her…..I have to admit I selfishly feel as though no one can take as good of care of her as I can.

I think its easy to take for granted the value that people add to our lives when we see them and spend time with them every day. When Rico was in San Jose for those 3 days I was reminded of how much more I love life when he is around…..and now with Katelynn leaving for a week I am being reminded of how much joy she brings to my day and part of me is already starting to miss her. Yay for grown up time…..but I will be happy when September 18th rolls around and Katelynn is home again.