Summer vacation begins

This is the first week of summer vacation. Avery just completed kindergarten and Asher graduated from pre-school. Jamie's decided that instead of sending them to Montessori, he'd just keep them full time. I think it's a great decision. They love spending time with dad, and it's definitely cheaper this way. But... I'm secretly (or, not so secretly) jealous of them all getting to stay home while I still have to come to work every day. The kids call me throughout the day telling me what they're up to, what's for lunch, whether Charley's caught any chipmunks so it's good that they do that. But, I can't help but feel a little sad that I don't get to stay home and be a part of it. I'm sure it's not always fun, and I know Jamie would much rather be working than staying home all day. And although I don't know or yet understand the reason for it, God has us doing just what He wants us to be doing. So, through the sadness I feel when I get a picture of my two kiddos swinging together on their new homemade swing daddy made for them, I remain thankful for my job and that my kids CAN stay home with their dad instead of having to spend their days with a stranger.