the gift of time

each year when school lets out,
we go to my parents house for a week.
mm joins us on the weekend.
pesky work.
it eases us into summer vacation.

the kids love it.
and so do i.
different toys,
bikes,
bubbles,
water,
and lightning bugs.

as soon as we arrive,
i receive
the gift of time.
for a whole week.

time to myself.
to sleep in.
drink hot coffee.
take a real shower.
floss!
read.
wander,
go to the movies,
eat yummy food,
watch grownup tv,
and shop.

and i am most grateful.