I’m on a six day break from work.

I didn’t ask for it – I’m on my first travel nurse assignment and I’m trying to be as flexible as possible.

The scheduling came together in wonderful alignment, and I drove the five hours home on Thursday.

My ever traveling corporate giant spouse arrived home that same night, and we spent all the time together we could until he left again to fly across the pond yesterday.

That left me with today and tomorrow to myself.

I’m relaxing at home. Doing laundry. Walking the dogs. Cleaning at a leisurely pace.

Today there were places I could be, but I wanted to be here. At home.

Home.

Tomorrow I will spend time with my newest grandson, almost four months old now, and I’ve missed him terribly. I’m looking forward to hugging my son and daughter in love.

Tuesday I leave early to drive back to my Airbnb. Back to the work mindset. Back to caregiving, and commuting.

But for now, I’m enjoying the absolute peace of being at home, surrounded by the people and things I love.

It’s what makes everything worthwhile.

I’m grateful.