It’s nice to get away sometimes, but it sure is nice to come home again too. After being away from home since August 3rd, we finally got back yesterday afternoon. To say I was smiling as I pulled into our driveway would be an understatement. I was practically bouncing in my seat!

While we were camping, I spent my days visiting with good friends and enjoying time away from things like telephones, vacuum cleaners and computers. Unfortunately I also spent time away from hot showers and washing machines, so both my tub and washer have had quite a workout since yesterday afternoon. My kids spent time with their cousins (and an assortment of other kids that were camped around us) and my husband spent time with “the other woman”.

Yes, you heard me. I said my husband spent his days and evenings with the other woman. The woman with whom I cannot compete. The woman who steals him away from me over-and-over again every summer. The woman who I used to fight against, but have now willingly (and happily) allowed into our life. She’s strong. She’s beautiful. She’s hot. She’s steamy. She’s a 1920 50 HP Case steam traction engine and the love of my husband’s life.

Who am I to complain? It could be so much worse.

Anyhow, it was a nice week. I got a little bit of knitting and a whole lot of gabbing done, so I consider it a excellent vacation. Now I’m ready for things to get back to normal. As soon as I get settled I plan on adding some more to my Ravelry stash and working on my Hogwarts socks. I’ll share my progress when I can!