We are each other's angels

The whirlwind that was last week is finally winding down. The Duke got home in one piece...but brought home friends. I have had his nasty Peruvian cold virus now for a week. I thought I was getting better Friday, but now it's descended into my lungs and I just feel awful. Along with the homecoming, I had a baby shower I was co-hosting this week. It is always fun to plan parties for friends, but after co-hosting 5 showers in the last 2 years...I am officially retiring. I don't care WHO of my friends gets preggo...they are on their own. It's kind of sad because I have become quite crafty at making diaper cakes. Sigh....maybe a business venture for the future???

Anyway, I never got around to officially thanking all of my "angels" from the 12 days Duke was gone. I could have never made it without all of my support from family and friends.

• Mom, who watched the girls so I could pick up items at the store without an entourage and attend a nice dinner with friends. I always feel comfortable leaving my children with my parents. They also watched the girl the night before the Duke left so he and I could have our first date in a year. how sad is that??? It was wonderful. We need to do that much more often.


• MB who brought pizza (and wine!!!) and helped watch a child so I could put the other in bed without her being unattended. Also gave me much needed adult time!


• Elastigirl who offered to watch the girls Friday so I could have a "me" day. When the Duke heard about this he bought me a "day at the spa" to use . It was amazing! I had a facial, massage, and aromatherapy steam shower. I also came home to a clean floor, and freshly washed dishes. Thanks EG... you rock!


• Friends Miles and Riegers, who came over one Friday night just to hang out and give me company.


• Super-dad T who watched the girls so I could escape to get a haircut and lunch....then hosted Mrs Swizzle and I for adult time while kids played happily on back patio.


• Friend Mrs McG who called several times and invited me to tag along with the fam just to get me out of the house.


• Friend DM who droped by just to say hi several times.


• The Swizzles who had the most wonderful Tequila Rockband Extravaganza one night despite my very unhappy children (and my cranky self).


• Dad, who took Drama to school everyday and picked him up so I didn't have to wake up the girls.

I know I am probably leaving someone out. But you can get my idea. One of the reasons the Duke said he felt comfortable leaving us for so long...so far away...is because of our awesome support system. We are blessed to have such angels in our lives. I hope I can return the favor for a friend in need one of these days. It brings to mind a song I love by Sara Hickman.

We Are Each Other's Angels

Well, I hope I see you later
Cuz it's time for me to go
And my ride has just pulled over
But it sure was good to know you
Go answer your calling
Go and fill somebody's cup
And if you see an angel falling...
Won't you stop and help her up?
Cuz we are each other's angels
And we meet when it is time
We keep each other going
And we show each other signs...
Sometimes you'll stumble
Sometimes you'll just lie down
Sometimes you will get lonely
With all these people around
You might shiver when the wind blows
Yea, you might get blown away
You might lose a little colours
You... you might lose a little faith...
But we are each other's angels
And we meet when it is time
We keep each other going
And we show each other signs...
Well, I reached my destination
Yea, I finally made it home
God sent ten thousand angels
To make me one of his own...