Things I forgot

It turns you that when you are packing suitcases at midnight, things get forgotten. Such as, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner and tennis shoes. Oh, yeah and my kids! At least it feels like I have forgotten them.

I do miss them terribly and we many times throughout the day talk about the fun things that they do or say. But, it is nice to experience this time without kids. I rarely get away - although lately this MS crap has allowed an hour here or there to be without them for a Dr appointment or two.

We have been gone for about 1 1/2 days and I am finally getting the feeling of relaxation. However, any child in a restaurant, on the street or on the beach catches my attention.

I am so thankful that they are in such good hands so there is no worry, just missing them.

Jay and I enjoyed several hours walking along the beach today. It was great! A certain reminder of the question "what the hell are we doing in MN?" I really do hate it there. The warmth, the water . . .

We will be back to real life soon. Until then, we will miss the kids and try to do a little more relaxing.