Transitioning into this new life, new view has been more difficult than I ever imagined. For 21 and 19 years, I was "Mom, where is my folder? Will you tie my shoes? Mom? Mom. Mooooom."
And I am still and will forever be mom, but having all of my butterflies flying away has been...interesting.
So, for a friend's birthday, I ran away to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
My husband and I had few opportunities to get away while the kids were growing up. We took lots of trips to visit family because I felt that was most important. Ok, and my husband's family trips are amazing!
However, this is the first trip that just we two went on. Adults adulting with other adults.
I laughed until my belly hurt. I caught up with old and dear friends. I even got to see a gravity conveyor in action.
It's the little things.
Most of all, I got to spend time alone with the man I have been waiting to come home for good from sea for twenty years.
I think I'm going to like this new life.
While I watch my butterflies soar on their own, maybe I could fly a little as well.
Fly, Mama, fly!! It's great to adult with other adults and laugh and have fun! It's great to be a mom, but it's always great to reconnect as well!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! It was great to recharge!
DeleteIt looks like you guys had a lot of fun. I have four kids under the age of 7. I can’t imagi life with out little ones running around our house��
ReplyDeleteI never thought I would be able to, either but here I am. I miss the hustle and bustle but am definitely enjoying the quiet!
DeleteI am so glad you had a great getaway!
ReplyDeleteI needed it, for sure!
DeleteAs a new mother, a two year old and baby due in October, I am no where near ready to imagine them leaving home. I am tearfully happy that you've had such a wonderful experience. I think as women, we are almost conditioned to think that the Empty Nest Syndrome is mandatory. Here's to many more great adventures for you!
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you <3 Yeah, I was so scared of the empty nest thing but it's actually not that bad. They still call me almost every single day so I haven't had too much of a chance to miss them, lol!
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