Last week was spring break.  I mentioned in my last column I  had jury duty so I stayed home while my husband took the kids to Wisconsin to see his family.  It was a quiet few days alone, and I was able to get some spring cleaning done.

Isn’t every mother’s dream to have a day or so to herself? We fantasize about clean, organized houses, long lunches with a friend, sleeping in and Netflix binges on the couch.  I know my “the kids are gone fantasy” also includes a pedicure, wine and a pizza with only stuff I like on it.

I waited anxiously for the car to pull out of the drive and then I got to work on organizing the family room and kitchen.  That evening I went to Target with my mom and had pizza with stuff I like on it for dinner.  ...

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