Windy City here we come!

This momma is getting a bit anxious (family, you know me and how I get). Chris and I and 3 other couples from Church as well as a mom and grandma of one of the men, are all heading to Chicago bright and early (4:30) tomorrow morning. We are going to Moody Bible Institute for their Founders Week. We will be catching the last day of speakers and staying overnight. I am personally very excited for a chance to get to hear Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham speak.
I am also very excited to get to spend some time with Chris, without kids. But at the same time, very anxious because other than being in the hospital having a baby, I havent been away from them overnight since before we were even expecting Gabi, and she will be 5 soon. That is 3 little ones that I have not been away from overnight, so right now, my emotions are a bit on the up and down. I know me, and I will be sappy probably until we get to Mechanicsville, maybe not since we are riding with the Schusters, I am sure that they will be able to liven it up even at that time of day. And I will do good until bedtime, that is when I will start to really miss those hugs and kisses I get during the day from them and holding onto the chubby fingers. Ahhhh.....sniff sniff. Enough of that. I am very much looking forward to spending this time with Chris, and I know he is looking forward to spending this time with me as well. He and I could use a mini vacation. It will be fun to see what things Tour Guide Vanessa has found to check out while in Chicago before we head home Saturday. WEll, off to get stuff done since I will have to be getting up in about 12 hours, YIKES!!!!!!