Day 42 Joy in a hour on my own

Yes, other single parents or any parents for that matter...my children both were at friend's homes for an overlapping hour today!  What did I do with my time, ironically I went to the library first, as I was out of books to read and had some to return, but I realized it was nice not to hear "are we going NOW" every few minutes.  Then, I went to my favorite chocolate/coffee shop in town, using any change I could find around the house to splurge on a cappuccino for myself...and to see my 'second family' as I call them.  The family that owns the shop have been around for the six plus years of the chaos in my life and the owner, a mom who went through similar struggles as I have is such a great women to speak with as well.  I won't ever forget watching her make cat claws with her hand and saying, "hang in there!" as I was leaving.  That was definitely my moment of joy! :)