This was to be the week I started my new blog format. And I've been really good at not procrastinating lately, so I promise you I've got a good excuse for why I've decided to hold off until next week. Drum roll, please. . . I'm going out of town to visit a girlfriend!
I never go anywhere. Really, I'm not just saying that. The big kids are at their dad's for a week, so there's no reason why I shouldn't have said "yes" when another friend asked me to go with her to visit our girlfriend across the state. Except for the fact that my first friend can't go now.
The old me would've said, "I can't afford the trip.", "I have too much to do here.", "I'm too nervous to take the baby on a four-hour long car trip." So my first instinct was to forget about going altogether. But this friend has done a lot for me. She came here after the baby was born to give my sleep-deprived self a break, AND she took ALL the night feedings! That was wonderful. So how can I not take this opportunity to visit her?
And what about my list of goals? Didn't I say I would remember to stay in touch with my friends for support and encouragement? Yes, I believe I did. So, in true baby steps fashion, I've overcome my resistance and am looking forward to my mini-vacation. Maybe next summer I'll take the kids to visit grandma in Missouri. Maybe.
Hope you have a great
time with your friend. And good luck with the goals!
i'm so glad you're taking a trip for some "me" time. i hope you have a great time away.