Later this morning, my Hubs and I will climb into a car, just the two of us, and take an eight-hour road trip. Just the two of us. For four whole days. Did I mention it would be just the two of us?
We don’t get away like this very often, so when we do, it’s a treasure. I’ll have a report of where we went when I get back–we’re going somewhere lovely and fancy and grown-up. In the meantime, I’ll be away from the computer for a few days as I spend some time with this man ‘o mine.
"Do you want to do anything special on our trip?" my thoughtful man asked me. He meant concerts or plays or side trips to new sights.
What do I want to do?
I want to talk and talk and laugh and talk with my husband until we’re hoarse.
I want to stop at a convenience store and not have to take little bodies to the potty or argue about what movie we’re watching next.
I want to order room service.
I want to go dancing.
I want to wear the fantastic dress and strappy heels I bought, just for the occasion.
I want to eat at a restaurant without a playplace and not have to cut up anyone’s food but my own.
I want to read from the stack of books I’m taking, uninterruped.
I want to do some, ahem, other things, uninterruped.
And OH-for-the-love-of-all-that-is-good-and-quiet, I want to NAP.
I’ll do all those things in the next few days, and I can hardly wait. Y’all be good while I’m gone.
Sounds so nice! My DH and I went away for four days just before we moved, and ohmygoodness, it was miraculous! Really. I had no idea how much different it would be to have total adult time for that long – I almost didn’t know what to do with myself. So enjoy… It is so worth it! I think we’re going to try our darndest to do this annually.
Oh, and a fun side effect… You’re dying to see your kiddos when the trip is over! I was shocked how much I missed our daughter.
Can I come too?? PLEASE???!!!
You and Mr. Dryer have a lovely time! My dh and I did such a thing (although not so far away, and not as long of a trip, but it was far enough!) just a few weekends ago. It was heavenly to walk hand in hand down the cobblestone street and “reintroduce” ourselves, as it has been since before the birth of our first, about 10 years, since we’ve gotten away together.
Enjoy every quiet moment of it!
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beck
Ohhhhh, a new outfit for the occasion! have LOTS of fun doing ALL those things, especially the ‘other things’ š xxx
Oh, have mercy, you’re going to have FUN! It takes more than one day away to really achieve deep nap-worthy relaxtion. Enjoy, we’ll look forward to hearing about a few details!
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Have a fun time! Sounds like you’ll have a blast and will do all the things us MOMS dream of doing…uninterrupted. š
Hope you have fun!
It sounds like absolute HEAVEN, and I don’t even have little ones, mine are 12 and 15.
My, you DO have a way with words:) Hope you have a wonderful time!
Take Care,
Trixie
Sounds divine! You kids have a good time and stay out of trouble. :o)
HEY! We are leaving this morning to go on an 8 hour road trip, too. Feel free to borrow our children if you need to- we will slow and let them jump from our car into yours:-)
Have a wonderful time… š
I was away last week without the kids and I did most all of those things that don’t involve a significant other…
ok, I read and napped… š
Enjoy!
That sounds just heavenly! Enjoy!
Have a great time.
Oh, have fun. And I’m not jealous at all. š
Sounds like fun. I’d be happy with the nap. š
Have fun – and don’t talk about the children! (That’s what I would end up doing!!)
Ahhh, that sounds lovely. Especially the nap part. Enjoy.
Do have a good time!!!!
What a treat!! Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!!
oh! enjoy the time with your husband! those are special times.
Have a marvelous time!! Tell us all about it when you return . . . well, the G-rated parts, you know : )
Thanks for dropping by and being my first friend to entertain this morning.
Enjoy every single second.
Have a blast Shannon!!
I hope you have the time of your lives! How wonderful to get away for some alone time. It’s amazing how that can recharge a mom! Hope you get lots of relaxing, as well as all the other things you want done!!
Enjoy! We big people need this time to remind us why we have little people!
You are my kinda girl! It all sounds heavenly. I love my husband … and alone time with him! We have a blast together traveling, even for a one-nighter!
Make sure you take pictures of the strappy heels! Have a wonderful time Shannon.
Sounds fun! Have a wonderful trip!!!
I want you to have a great time and *ahem* like you’re newlyweds again – without all the fluster and embarrassment, of course.
Oh dancing… There’s a great idea!
all right, all right…don’t rub it in too much now!
so much fun! talking and talking and talking. i mean, grown up talk. can’t imagine. have fun eating at places where the menu is not on the wall.
Oh, you deserve this! Have a fabulous four days.
Sounds fabulous, Shannon!! I hope that you and your husband have a wonderful time and come home refreshed! ENJOY!!!!
I’m so jealous! Have a GREAT time!!!
My husband and I are going away next weekend! I am so excited, too! Have a wonderful time!!
Oh glory delight! I am about to get away myself…on a little bit of a different trip. But away all the same.
Wanted you to know that my sister-in-law and I implemented one of your works for me Weds. as we held the first anual Happy Spring Egg Hunt. It was a HUGE success. She had a brilliant idea of color coding the eggs (my son hunted for blue, although he did get sidetracked by the yellow- let’s hope color blind, not an egg thief).
We GREATLY appreciate you sharing this idea. It truely is a great way to enjoy all things spring and then be able to focus on the true meaning of Easter.
Enjoy your time away!
Well, you may not have to cut up your children’s food, but I bet you cut your own meat up before you eat!! Just an occupational hazard of motherhood. Enjoy your, ahem, “other things” uninterrupted too!!
I am so jealous! Have a wonderful time!
Hooray for you and your husband. These treasure times really should be cherished! I hope you have an amazingly wonderful and relaxing time sans kids.
I still remember one of our pastors telling us one of the best things we could do for our marriage was to go away, alone, at least once a year. Good for you – hope it’s wonderful. We’re actually skipping away too this weekend. It’s been too long, and we dont even have kids at home, but the pets, laundry, bills and phone are still getting in the way. xoxo
Sounds awesome! How did you get rid of the babies? I’m still trying to figure out that one.
Thanks for tempting the rest of us to be covetous. š Have fun!
I hope y’all are having a wonderful time! It sounds wonderful.
I so relate to this! I am the mother to two girls, a 2 year old and 6 month old. My husband and I try our best to find time for ourselves to do the same things! Those times certainly make me a better wife and mom!
You can do that?
I completely understand where you are coming from. Once a couple has kids it is a huge gift to get some time away. I’m enjoying your blog. Thanks!
Elinor
http://great-baby-stuff.com
Hi – hope you had a good time!! I was in Brisbane for 5 days, but the baby tagged along. So am planning a little get-away without him soon.