Just What I Needed

When Kami called me a few months ago and told me Billy Joel was coming to Salt Lake City my wheels started turning....which means I started checking flights and talking with Nate about taking a little trip out there by myself. I got the go ahead and things came together perfectly and the night before my flight was going to leave I felt like it was Christmas Eve. Then my mom called and asked if I knew the concert had been cancelled.

WHAT!?

Billy Joel and Elton John were both sick.

MAHHHHH!

It was hard to stay sad for too long since I had many other activities planned with girls I love.

I loved spending time with my mom and not having to worry about baths and bedtimes for kids.

I loved staying in the Marriot with these girls and not worrying about how many times Natalie would wake me up that night.

I loved going out to eat for practically every meal and not having to plan meals or cook them.
I loved just sitting and eating and talking and not having to worry about scurrying kids or keeping them entertained.

I love blabbing and laughing without being interrupted by cute but persistent voices.
I loved taking as long as I wanted at the restaurant and not running home to relieve the babysitter.
I loved eating treats and not having to hide them from the kids as I scarf.
I loved driving to fun, memory-filled places without having to buckle carseats.

I loved going for drives with Slurpees without having to pack graham crackers and sippy cups for entertainment on the road.

I loved just relaxing without having to wonder if a mess is being made in the next room.

I loved holding this little gal without worrying that my little gal would be very jealous.

What a fun weekend. I think I will do it every year in the name of mental health. For the record, I missed my kids and hubby SO MUCH...

But can't promise that I won't try to do something like this again soon!