Looking Forward

In 2007 we had the opportunity to go to Hawaii as my husband was honored by our company as a top sales performer. At the time Hayley was a mere four months old and of course I just couldn't imagine leaving her for a week so we took her with us. It was a fantastic trip, she travelled like a champ and we had a great time.

In 2008 my husband was again honored as a top sales performer and this time the trip was to Puerto Rico. I still couldn't fathom leaving Hayley for a week although she was sixteen months old at the time so we took her.

It's 2009. My husband is again being honored as a top sales performer and this year the trip is a little closer to home- Palm Desert. We are pretty excited about going- and we had everything all lined up to take the girls. Two years ago when we debated not taking Hayley to Hawaii we talked with my husband's sister about possibly coming and staying with Hayley. The timing didn't work out but honestly the only way I would ever consider leaving any of my children overnight right now would be with a family member and in our own home.

So anyway, my husbands sister offered to come and stay with the girls. Two years ago I just don't think I could have gone through with it. This year I went online right then and there and booked the plane ticket for her.

I am ecstatic. Not because I feel the need to ditch my kids, but because honestly over the last two years my husband and I have had zero alone time. Zero. We don't even do date night- not for lack of having a babysitter but more because even when we were dating we didn't really do date night. We're kind of homely like that.

I have been floating all day just thinking about having four marvelous days to be an adult. No poopy diapers. No boogers. No bottles. Or sippy cups. No whining. Or crying. No puke. And I guess even more selfish of all, four whole days to just hang out with my husband. Sit by the pool. Snuggle in bed. Eat dinner- together. And although I am 100% certain I will miss my kids from the moment I leave until the moment I return I also know that my husband and I really need this time to reconnect.

I am really, really looking forward to this.

 

Comments

[Carla]

Sounds wonderful!

[Megan]

Wow - that does sound amazing!!!! You guys do need it...cause remember in just 18 short years...it will be just you 2 again....you got to keep that part alive and fed as well! Have an amazing time - you deserve it!

[Mrs M]

Enjoy - you both deserve this so much. Mr M & I are clearing off to a Greek Island in May no kids - and although I will miss them,I'm sure I will enjoy being with Mr M more.

[Crys]

Wooo! That's awesome! You deserve some time to be an adult with your hubby. One of the things I keep see popping up about how to keep the romance alive and happy is to get time together (alone). And it's great that you have someone that you trust to come stay with the kids.