So this evening I am going to do something I have NEVER done before. I am the mother of five children the oldest in 13- and I am leaving. I am going away for the weekend and leaving my dear hubby in charge. Me and a friend all by ourselves!!
My husband has no idea why I feel it is necessary to "ditch" them for the weekend. He assures me no other wives feel this need. (Yes he actually said I was "ditching" him and yes he did state that other wives don't feel this is necessary--lives under a rock I tell you!!!) So my dear friends I call upon you for help. Would you please take a moment upon reading my blog and remind Monte why it is I need to "ditch" them and places maybe you have gone and "ditched" your family.
I would appreciate your help with this little project!!
Thank you!
My husband has no idea why I feel it is necessary to "ditch" them for the weekend. He assures me no other wives feel this need. (Yes he actually said I was "ditching" him and yes he did state that other wives don't feel this is necessary--lives under a rock I tell you!!!) So my dear friends I call upon you for help. Would you please take a moment upon reading my blog and remind Monte why it is I need to "ditch" them and places maybe you have gone and "ditched" your family.
I would appreciate your help with this little project!!
Thank you!
9 comments:
For the past few years, my "out" has been girls camp! I really missed getting away for a few days this summer. It makes you appreciate your family a little more when you are away from them for a short time, and it re-energizes you! Have a great weekend - you deserve it!
last year I had a 3 day weekend AWAY - I went to DC and New York with my sister - it was awesome and much needed and much deserved and like Alicia said it made me appreciate all that I left behind! So go and enjoy yourself!! (hint for Monte - the only thing lacking from my weekend away was what I came home to - 3 extra days of work and then some - what makes a weekend away even better is coming home to a clean house and happy (and fed) kids!)
It's not ditching...it's rejuvenating and coming back happier and more energetic! I've only done it once, but now that I've had a taste it's going to be more regular! :)
Monte...seriously! Don't even go there...you have to live with her for the rest of ETERNITY. Do you want her to stay happy????? Let her have a couple days off and you'll see why it's necessary. I agree with Dede, though. A clean house (and children in tact) make the return much happier for any woman. The best thing Will did for me when I went away was he never called me...he took care of everything just fine. It made my weekend really "away" and I could focus on myself. I'm still happier from it and I took my two days away in February.
I am a firm believer in girls night outs and weekends away once in awhile! It doesn't happen often, but I love it when it does! My husband actually encourages it because he knows I will come back a happier rejuvenated wife & mom. Plus, it gives our hubbys a glimpse into our life as a mom and helps them appreciate us more. To name a few over the years -- I've taken off to the Bay Area to attend a baby shower, gone to Vegas with an old college roommate and gone up to Canada with my family for my grandpas funeral. I'm sad that you've never had time off before girl! You are WAY overdue!!! Hasn't your hubby ever gone on a business trip or away hunting, fishing or somewhere with guy friends?
Two years ago I was promised a "Mommy Vacation" to Utah, then Chad's Grandmother died and was getting buried in -yep - Utah. So instead of a week without children and husband I had funerals and Kelsey with me all week.
If you are able to convince Monty it's a good idea maybe you could talk to Chad and try telling him that mohterhood is a stressful job and that we need more than one vaction every ten or so years...
Seriously, I hope Monte was kidding! he does want what's best for you, right? Your needs are just as important to him as his, right?
hey I have no friggin' idea my wife just did the same thing to me at the exact same time --- oh ya
she went with you -- LOL - I GET IT -- I decided this past weekend that if something were to happen to my lovely wife I will be hiring a full-time nanny and working 3 jobs to pay for it -- there is NO WAY I could do what she does for more than a couple of days without going COMPLETLY CRAZY -- Love you Tam --
Chad "the grouch" Knighton
Hey, no fair.
I want to come, too. My problem is the little leeches, um I mean nursing babies that I seem to have had my whole marriage. When can I run away for a couple days with no, zip, zero, kids?? I would love it.
I went on a trip without kids and hubby once - to Tara's wedding, and WOW!, was it nice. I remember just sitting around the hotel room, NOT BEING IN CHARGE! So much fun! I would just hop up and put on my shoes when it was time to go somewhere. Other than that, my only responsibility was to chat with family and friends.
Ok, once in 10 years is not enough - I'll have to figure out ow to do it again, as soon as this baby finishes nursing. . . .
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