I'm leaving my husband and daughter for four days. I've left copious instructions; schedules and preferences. They'll be fine. They'll be fine. It almost galls me to say that, because a tiny part of me doesn't want them to be fine without me. I kind of want it to all go to hell in a handbasket, just to prove the enormous value of my presence. They are my life, those two, and it feels good to be needed. But it feels just as good to take a break.
This is the first long road trip I've been on in years and years. The first in at least a decade now. How does so much time go by? There was a time when long road trips were not at all unusual. These days, you could draw a circle around Baltimore with a compass delineating the three hour mark and that is as far as I ever get. I can count a half dozen trips in recent years that just touch on that boundary. Any further and it merits a plane ticket.
Of course, traveling with a child makes all the difference in the world. I don't even make spontaneous trips to the grocery store any more, I'm sure as heck not going to hop in my car to drive 9 hours with her. Much as I love her. Neil and I talk about taking these trips all the time, but somehow it just never happens.
But this trip is. And while I'm taking my laptop, I'm going to try not to spend too much time on it. With 13 women, friends and sisters of my heart, around to keep me company, I'm betting you won't see much of me on this here internet.
So with that, I'm off. Wish me safe travels and I'll see you next week!
Now, where's my Thelma and Louise soundtrack?
*We're going to see Paranormal Activity on Friday. Hold me.
Oh wow... lucky lucky lucky you! 13 of you? 4 days without kids? Road trip? How much FUN are you going to have? An insane amount, that's how much! Have a blast... and yes of course your darling little girl will be fine... but she will miss you! And trust me... you will miss her, too! But you'll come back so refreshed and next week will be awesome for you, too! Take care!
ReplyDeleteSee ya tomorrow! You know I'm so jealous I'm not going to be there today...all I have to say is hubby better NOT have ANY important meeting scheduled the first day next year!! Ya'll be careful!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteNine hours alone in car sounds like heaven -- the destination and friends waiting, icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
My ride will be here in about 3 hours. I am counting the seconds.
ReplyDeleteNow...who is going to be Thelma??
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ReplyDeleteI'm downright GIDDY at this point!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd worried i didn't pack underwear.
Good for you! You NEED to do things like this every once in a while. Pigeon Forge is totally fun--have a great time!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time!!! I live near Balto too and really need to expand my boundaries!
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best time. I so wish that I would have been able to come. Maybe some other time. Have a drink for me.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! I'm so ready for this trip! I thought it would never get here!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you tomorrow. And I'll hold you during the scary parts if you want me to; I've already seen it so I know what to expect :)
Have fun, see ya when you get back. I am a little jealous, I use to do road trips often, but now I share your sentiment about traveling with toddlers.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that this post is exactly where I am right now. A friend is having a Holiday party and that friend happens to live 3 1/2 hrs away. The party is a Saturday night (my hubby usually works Saturday and sunday) and is decidedly not kid friendly. My husband is pushing me out the door with tales of how they'll be fine. And I know they will but like you I'm not sure that I want them to be able to get along without me. Likewise it's been years since I've made this party what with being preggers or having a newborn and all.
ReplyDeleteAnyway I just wanted to say thanks for letting me know that someone else out there feels the same way I do about leaving the munchkin and daddy behind. That said, I hope you have a great trip! Just like all mommies you deserve it!
Woo Who!! You go girl! Have a blast! Relax and know once you've had the much needed break, you'll return an empowered and more patient mommy! (and wife!)
ReplyDeleteI'm stoked for you. Be sure to use lots of swear words, eat good food, and focus on having fun!! You'll get a chance to miss that Bean.
ReplyDeleteHubby and kiddo will do just fine without you, I'm sure ... and I'm green with envy. We all deserve a little R & R, and mine is LONG overdue!
ReplyDeleteHope it was splendid...
YAAAAAYYYY!!!! I'm so happy for you! Have a blast!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky duck.
ReplyDeleteKaylee saw Paranormal Activity and gave it a two thumbs up! Enjoy your weekend and yes, you need to Thelma and Louise it gurl. lol.
I hope you had fun...Let me know what you thought of Paranormal Activity...that movie scared the bejeezes out of me:O
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read all about it!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good weekend!
Looking forward to everyone's followup posts. I'm so not even close to being ready to type a post. I'm going on 3.5 hours of sleep. I got home at 12:30 a.m. and was up again at 4:30 this am. I'm so pooped, but it was sooooooo worth it! I am so glad we got to ride ponies together!!! You are so cool and I can't wait to meet again.
ReplyDeleteHey Cara! I had SO much fun getting to hang out with you! You are so laid back and cool to be around and I really enjoyed getting to know you a little better! Hugs to Sophie and hope you are having a good Monday!
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