I can do this, right?

I have been the sole parent in the house since Friday. Not bad, got a quick break last night when Kyle came home around 8 and then left at 4 AM this morning. Poor Ella heard the garage door and started calling out for me. I went in and got her and she slept with me, she asked where Daddy was as she drifted back to sleep. She slept til after 7 and watch cartoons in bed while I finished getting ready.
To re-wind, our weekend was a lot of fun and went by amazingly fast.
Saturday we rose and hung out in our jammies for a while, then braved the outdoors and went to Target on a mission for Kolby and Kaliegh's Christmas gifts (nieces). They are getting a Easy Bake oven and I can still remember playing with the one Katina and I had growing up. The power of a light bulb to make culinary delights! I love it. After Target, which I might ad, reminded me of the day after Thanksgiving, Ella and I went to PetsMart and checked out all the animals. I had never been in before, but they have loads of fish, birds, reptiles, and kittens for adoption ( I resisted). We had a a lot of fun and got Aunt Kena's kiddos (three dogs) some Christmas gifts/treat. Then we headed for some lunch, went to Ruby Tuesdays. I ordered Ella chicken strips and myself the salad bar. Well Ella ate almost all my salad toppings from broccoli to cucumber and carrots, demanding more and I ended up with the chicken strips. I laughed at the site.
Next we went to the movies, we did ok, didn't make it through the whole meeting, but overall loved the popcorn and candy. She feel asleep on the way home and took a long nap, so I did the same on the couch.

Sunday we went to Sunday school and church, picked up lunch on the way home, did laundry, cleaned house, made a nice dinner and awaited Kyle's return. Ella and Kyle played did bed time and I got caught up on some work.

This week looks pretty good- art night at a friend's tonight, haircut and possible get together tomorrow, Wednesday night play night for Ella and get together with Bo, Thursday is MOPS set up and Kyle home, Friday is MOPS and work. Not bad. Maybe some Christmas shopping throughout the week during lunch if I have time.

Ok, I can do this, but I just wish Kyle was home, I might just miss him a little, and Ella too.