Girls' Weekend

Girl's Weekend, May 17th & 18th, 2008.

I could not be more excited than I am right now!! A friend of mine, R., has invited me and 2 other girls down to their lake cottage for the weekend. I think the reason I am so excited is because I finally feel as if I have a friend that sees me as more of a friend than just through our sons. Does that make sense? I met her 18 months ago when our son's were at preschool together and have since developed a pretty good friendship with her and her husband.

The plans are to go down Saturday morning and come back Sunday sometime. This posed several problems in my mind for us (me)....
1. I feel very guilty missing church on Sunday morning. (This has been a problem since childhood and why does that still have to haunt me?)
2. The kids are not happy. I don't know if I should feel great about this, that my kids love me that much or very saddened that they are going to be unhappy.
3. Can Rob handle the kids? Feeding them well, bathing them, and getting them up and ready for church, ON TIME!

Well, I guess I have a decision to make. I am very excited for the invitation though. I haven't spent anytime away from the children overnight for exactly 2 years. I really could use the break.....I will let you know what I decide!!

Comments

Anonymous said…
You have got to go! It will actually make your children appreciate you more, plus Rob will get to experience your life and he will appreciate you more. You need this time as it will refresh you, renew you, and make you an even better mom and wife. Stepping away for a weekend is a great lesson for the kids. It will show your daughter the importance of friendships with other women when she is older, and it will show your sons the importance of supporting their wives in their friendships. Plus, you will get to relax and laugh which is healing for moms.
obbs family said…
What is there to think about!!! GO GO GO!!! YOU DESERVE IT!
Anonymous said…
Okay take it from your older sister.....go....as you know I did my first girlfriend week in April. After 17 yrs of being a Mom and 43 years of being a human I have never had a chance to do this....
I promise you the Kids will survive...Rob will survive...Go,Enjoym,Laugh ( they say Laughter is an instant vacation)....
Lori said…
Well, what did you decide? I can totally understand your conflict. You are such an amazing devoted wife & mother!
trena said…
I hope you went!!!!