a new love language

I think Patrick and I have a new love language. It's called "time off". Now that Ethan is almost three - the kids are quite manageable for just one of us. So we've been taking advantage of this and giving each other time off. Last weekend I went to Bend, OR to spend time with two of my sisters. (We had a great time, by the way - have I mentioned how much I love my sisters??!!) I already have get-aways planned for June and July. And now Patrick is in Chelan for a couple of days by himself. I surprised him with a spur of the moment "why don't you go play for a couple of days" and he took me up on it. And based on the number of times he has thanked me during our phone conversations - I'd say he's feeling loved right now.