So, when I was talking about needing a weekend to myself, a quiet-but-insistent voice in the back of my head was whispering “quilting retreat, quilting retreat.” No joke. It’s become a big thing for me. Well, sometimes it seems all you have to do is put the question out into the universe. Within an hour or so of publishing that post, something came up on Google Reader from one of my favorite blogging quilters. She’s teaching a retreat. In Colorado. In November. Was it just too crazy?
Lo and behold, I could get a direct flight using mileage… and my beloved M said he’d check with his boss to make sure he could get that Friday off to stay home with the kids. The moment he emailed me the approval, I picked up the phone to call the Inn that is hosting the retreat, and then booked my flight before I could chicken out.
It’s done. I’m going. Three whole days, all to myself, doing something that I enjoy with someone I admire.
Do I feel a little bit guilty? Of course. That’s what we moms do, right? I objectively know that I deserve some me time and all of that, but you know how it goes. And I might second-guess myself. But it’s booked, so I’m saving myself from my own cold feet.
So yes, Cheryl, this totally Makes my Monday.
And, may I say… WOOHOO!
NO GUILT! YES QUILT!
What a wonderful, well-deserved (and productive I’m betting, so NO guilt at ALL!) getaway.
Makes My Monday that you are going to go!
What a great post, Goddess. Kiss those cute darlings and your wonderful, rightly acccommodating M for me!
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Sounds like a great weekend! Hope you have a great guilt free time. Enjoy quilting and being creative!
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Hooray for a retreat! You deserve it! I’m just about ready for the first Grandparents’ weekend for my duo, I haven’t slept past 7 in over a year. Have an awesome time!
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Enjoy! You’ve more than earned it.
I’m about to have my first nights away from the girls, so remind me that I that said that when I start freaking out, okay?
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Yay! Enjoy the trip and and, perhaps even more sweet, enjoy the flight with no kids!
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That’s awesome. Congrats!
Woot! I’m so glad you are going
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Enjoy every single second, you deserve it! And your Hubby is awesome for knowing you need some time away & making it happen