Last weekend, my husband and I enjoyed a long weekend away… sans kiddos. It was the FIRST time I have been away from my children.
Ever!
I have not even been away over night from my children, unless you count me being in the hospital giving birth to another sibling.
My husband and I traveled back to Missouri for a good highschool/college friend’s wedding. We wouldn’t miss it for the world. I knew that I wanted to attend… and going without my children would be much more enjoyable.
So the planning and adventure began. We left our boys in the loving care of their grandparents. The boys enjoyed lots of parks, memories, ice-cream, and lots of attention. They had a blast.
Mommy and Daddy enjoyed quiet, sleeping in, eating great food (at the right temperature and sitting throughout the entire meal!), adult beverages, adult conversation and dressing up.
There were a lot moments during our trip when my husband and I would look at each other and giggle. We were out and about without children! This was such a surreal experience for us! We even stayed out later than our usual routine. It was such a bizarre, yet exciting feeling.
The dressing up part was a bit out of my comfort zone, as I usually wear old race t’shirts and shorts. But it was nice to shower, get make up up and actually dress up.
We enjoyed our time away and catching up with old friends. It is amazing how much can change in ten short years. We miss our younger selves and our friendships we have left behind back east… but we both were excited to see and hug on our wild little boys.
This time away was a nice refresher for our marriage and our parenting. Our kids were relaxed and happy to see us. We were happy to see them. Sometimes time away is a good thing. Who knows, now that we all know how good time apart can be to recharge… we might have to do this more often. Atleast sooner than 7 years from now.
Tara Burner says
get away? recharge?
what are those things you speak of?
I’ve had a kid/teen with me every day for the last 23yrs!
my ‘baby’ will be 17 in january
she’s never had a babysitter…ever
my parents dont talk to me
and well she’s always been with me
if I ‘get away’ she goes with!!! lol
Corrina says
So glad you got to do this! It’s important. Most of my time away from my kids has been related to ministry stuff I was doing or responsible for. Hubs and I have had a night together here and there but in January we should have a full weekend. Yippee!