Lazing on a sunny afternoon

Lying in shorts and a vest in the garden; picnic blanket, beanbag, bowl of cashews, cold drink and an unread Ian Rankin book!
Absolutely perfect afternoon! Nick back this evening around 6.30 and Andrew back around 8. Be nice to have them both back but I have enjoyed the solitude and freedom that their absence has granted.

Feels strange after nearly 10 years of someone relying on you every day for them to be gone for 5 days and for you not to be needed. I'm not saying that without motherhood my life is pointless or anything ridiculous like that just that the freedom to do what I wanted when I wanted (except for when I was at work) was both unusual and enjoyable.