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As I mentioned yesterday, I recently boarded a plane and left the most precious part of my life behind,my three children, two states away in Colorado. I am spending three days in Tucson, Arizona at a spa where I am surrounded by palm trees, giant cacti and all the luxury I could ever want. It is indulgently luxurious and much needed.It has been several years since I left my older children and the first time I have left my 2 year-old. I miss them fiercely. The hugs, the laughter, small sticky hands encircled around my neck. But I need this break. The woman I saw in the mirror this morning was not the haggard and drawn image I usually glimpse. This person was relaxed, especially after sleeping in until noon, she looked 5 years younger than she did a mere 24 yours ago.
I am already looking forward to returning home to my brood. My oldest son's keen sense of humor will be much welcomed. My daughter's sweet hugs will be needed. And my toddler snuggled in my lap will be cherished. But I can wait another 48 hours. For the moment I have a maid who makes my bed. Somebody brings me my meals, and I don't even have to wash the dishes. This is a good thing for a worn and torn mom, we should all get a chance to recharge our batteries from time to time.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
10-17-2006 @ 8:25PM
Lea said...I know I don't have to tell you this, but *enjoy*!
What a wonderful opportunity.
enviously dreaming of sleeping until noon,
- L
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10-17-2006 @ 9:28PM
ann adams said...I just did the same thing on a much smaller scale.
We absolutely need it sometimes and we need to do it without letting guilt spoil it for us.
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10-17-2006 @ 9:37PM
Michelle said...I am so envious! My only time away from the kids (2 and 4) right now is having all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted and getting the "twilight sleep" treatment! (Totally not worth the couple hours away, since a week later, I still can't feel my lower lip and my face is all swollen and I can't eat solids)
Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! And sleep late for me. The kids will still be there in all their splendor waiting to shower you with love and affection!
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10-17-2006 @ 11:09PM
April said...Congrats on getting away. The most I can ever manage is dessert with girlfriends.
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10-18-2006 @ 2:21AM
dignito said...OMG! That is such a beautiful place! I mean, the one in the picture, where was it taken from?
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