simply grateful

I have never felt more like a mom before. David and I have been going on nightly walks/jogs with the kids. It has been such sweet family time and has made me really want to get back into running again. Sunday, I had been home all day with the kids because Elijah had a stomach bug and we didn't want to infect the nursery. Karissa and Makayla stayed home too because we figured that they might be carriers. All David had to say was "why don't you go for a run...alone". " Really?!? Are you sure? ok - bye!" And after a quick change, I was off. I didn't do my usual..."Well, I could take the baby...or I don't really need to..." nope. I was gone. I didn't realize how desperate I was for a break. David must have been surprised by my reaction too. He laughingly said it was like Forest Gump..."Run, Forest, RUN"...he said that I was going to run and run and never come back. He sounded a bit nervous. I assured him that I would be b...