Getaway

Next week, for two days and two nights, I will be staying at a girlfriend's apartment, alone, while she is out of town. I am SO looking forward to this.

I loved having my Rancho Relaxo back at the end of the summer. My little lakeside cottage all to myself to just rest, relax, write...it was just what I needed. This time, although I will still be getting lots of time to myself, will be more about getting out and having fun with other people. I am an extrovert at heart and while I do need to time to myself, I much prefer being surrounded by action, in the company of others.

I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful husband who is so willing to let me have this time to myself. I'm glad that he's able to see that getting this time means that, ultimately, I am a better wife and mother because of it. Everyone needs a vacation, even us stay at home moms. Actually, we probably need it more than anyone, because we get it so very rarely.

It will be a good mix of quiet, self-reflection, and hanging out with friends and having fun. For two days and nights I'm not going to be a mommy, I am simply going to be Kelly.

I can hardly wait.