andy left us today. he had to go away on business and he will be back on wednesday, God willing. when he returns, i will not be home. this week, Lagniappe has designated vacation. that means we are closed to teams and we all must take some kind of vacation so that we can return to work refreshed. whenever we've closed before, i'm usually the one that can't get away, being that i live here, have a family, etc. but this time, my husband graciously suggested that i get away, too.
he found a great place for me to stay in my favorite town in the world-fairhope, al. (south of mobile) that is the home of the grand hotel, which is a place very dear to my heart. my grandmother went there on her honeymoon, i went there on mine, and have been back several times on several happy occasions.
i can't wait to go. but i feel so guilty to go on vacation and leave my family at home. i have never been on vacation by myself-i am not sure how it will go, but i know it will be fine. i will really miss andy and kate!!!!
i am going to start my time with a massage at the grand hotel, which is a great plan. when you have a spa treatment, you can spend time there all day, by the pool, or in the quiet room. i never have enjoyed the quiet room so much as when i've gone since i had kate. it is completely quiet. candles, robes, chaise lounges, champagne, silence. it's even too dark in there to read. all you can do is relax. the last time i went, i enjoyed it, but i got bored after being in there for an hour.
i plan to get to fairhope wednesday morning, check in, and relax. i am praying that kate will do well at school that day. she's been at home today with a teething fever, and she did NOT feel good. i hope she can feel well enough to go so that her daddy can pick her up wednesday.
thursday i think i will head down to seaside, fl to relax and check out some white sand and surf. friday i have a pedicure scheduled back at the grand hotel, so i'll be there all day.
saturday and sunday will probably be spent in gulf shores, a mere 30 minutes from fairhope. working on my tan is top priority, as well as seeing some pretty waves.
i feel so guilty for going on this selfish vacation because i know i should be home serving my family. i have left notes on the fridge for andy to remember to take care of things on certain days-feeding rosie, taking out trash, etc.
i know at the end of the trip i will be very ready to get home....but i am going to try to relax, not think about work, which is constant, and try to rest.
someone told me that if i go, i can be a better mommy, and i do believe that.
i just love my family so much, and i am such a home body, i love being at home and i love taking care of my family.
we'll see how it goes!