Tomorrow, something very exciting is going to happen: I am going to be alone for EIGHT full hours.
Even better than that, I am using those eight blissful hours of solitude to drive to North Carolina to visit a friend. And get this, NO KIDS are coming with me! I will be without my children for FOUR DAYS.
I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am. Since we adopted L, I have NOT slept away from home without her. Sure, sure, she has spent some nights at my parents’ house in the past year, but *I* haven’t been away from home without her at ALL. And now I get three whole nights and four whole days!
We are going to watch dvds, go to the beach and generally relive our days as childfree party girls.
(Ok, to be honest, that is a bit of an exaggeration. Technically, we will only be childfree until my friend’s son comes home from his dad’s at 7:30 each night. And we won’t really be partying per se, but we will eat ice cream and watch some movies! Without my kids!)
Seriously, I can’t wait to get on the road. I expect to come home having reclaimed a small but significant chunk of my brain. You know, that part that is constantly being eaten by the children.
*The title of this post should probably be One is the Exciting-est Number!
Have fun! It’s healthy to take a few days for yourself. It helps you be a better wife and mother. Or at least I think so…
Drive safe, and enjoy! (I myself will be driving OUT of NC, heading off for three nights and four days with my in-laws. Somehow, it doesn’t have quite the same allure.)
That’s so exciting. Have a fantastic trip!
Am jealous. So jealous. Ahhhh.
Good for you!!! I’m in clingy five-year-old jail for now, something happened that he just doesn’t want to be away from me at all. I spent two hours away from him (cleaning the church, nonetheless) today and I was just so happy!
Well, and CONGRATULATIONS on scoring these 3 nights/4 days away!
Rock on!!
AWESOME! I run away from home one weekend a year. I get room service. I don’t invite anyone. Don’t call me unless there is blood or broken bones involved!!!! I spend the other 51 weeks planning what I am going to do on that one weekend (which usually involves sleeping!!!!)
Sounds wonderful! Have a great trip.
I feel you — I am going to meet three college friends next weekend and NO ONE is coming with me! I can’t wait!