In about twenty-four hours I will officially be away from David and the kids for approximately the following thirty hours. I am going to a women’s retreat at our church on Saturday and running through Sunday. Besides the fact that I have to arrive at an unthinkable hour of 7:30 AM, I am most nervous and anxiety-filled about leaving my babies (including my dear husband). I have NEVER left them overnight since they’ve been born. No, David and I have never been out on an overnight date since the kids have been born. A friend of mine couldn’t believe this!

I am not really worried about the boys being taken care of or having tons of fun without me around, because I know they will. I am moreso sad for myself because I know how much I’ll miss them! But, this retreat is so highly talked about by everyone I know who’s done it so I am looking forward to this time for reflection and just to see what’s in store for all of we women who are attending. I will hopefully come back to my family refreshed and a better wife and mother!