There's just something about a good ol' laid back Girls Night Out that rejuvenates the soul.  I guess in this case it was technically a Girls Night In.  A friend of mine so graciously hosted a Bachelorette watch party at her house last night and it was just the thing I needed, I tell ya'!

Not only was I surrounded by great friends, laughter, appetizers (that I didn't have to share), and conversation, but I remember watching the show and feeling even better about my marriage.

Seriously.  I cannot imagine having to be a) the Bachelorette or b) a contestant on such a show.  I mean, talk about anxiety!  Sure, my husband and I may not always be laughing, gazing at one another lovingly, or even take romantic vacations to Fiji, but we are comfortable with each other!  Comfort.  That is such an amazing feeling!  I mean, really, now who doesn't love comfort?  You know you have a favorite pair of comfy jeans or shoes or heck, even underwear.   Well, I am here today celebrating comfortable husbands.  And mine is one, for sure.

So anyway, getting back to the GNO (or GNI, as it were), I think it's the single most important thing a mom can do for herself AND her family — surround herself with fun, like-minded women who can become your trusted friends and biggest cheerleaders.  Do you see the value in the friendships you've made over the years?  How have your friendships changed (or not) since having kids?  I know for me I love that I can just carry a conversation with intelligent women who aren't afraid to be themselves.  And, it doesn't hurt that we laugh about the same things on a silly TV show!  Now, that's comfort!