Brent & I just did something we have NEVER done before ... we went on a vacation without the children.  I missed my babies, but they hardly missed me, and Brent & I had the time of our lives running around Washington DC.  Sister Sue was our sweet tour guide & taxi driver ... thanks, Susan!!  We were absolutely inspired by Mt. Vernon, the Smithsonians, the memorials, etc., etc., etc.  Loved it!