How Can I Miss You If I'm Never Gone?
I'm going to BlogHer!
Believe me, no one is more surprised by this than I am. When Lady M emailed and asked if I was going, my initial response was, "well, I'd like to, but....." And when Karen offered to road trip with me, I was really touched by the offer, but never expected to take her up on it. But in a couple hours Karen and I are going to head down to Chicago, where I'm going to stay with Lady M, party with the bloggers, and maybe learn a thing or two. (Oh, and Karl? I haven't forgotten that you promised me a movie.)
I am so excited. That I'm going to finally meet Karen and Lady M and Karl and who know who else, definitely. But that I'm going to spend 4 childfree days in a fancy hotel, surrounded by grownups? I'm still pinching myself.
I have never had a vacation away from my kids. There's been the odd weekend here and there, but not since the summer before Zen Baby was born--a memorable trip to a Buffy con involving a bar, a fabulous dress, Anthony Stewart Head, and a pirate. I'll tell you about it sometime. Sometime when my mother isn't reading--Anyway, the point is, it's been a long, long time since I had this kind of freedom in my life and I can't wait to make the most of it.
The Ladies, however, aren't sure how they feel about the whole idea. On the one hand, they get to spend 4 days with Grandma and Grandpa, which is pretty much nirvana so far as they're concerned. But Moms do not go off on their own and have lives; moms stay home and miss their kids and I am upsetting the natural balance of things with my unapologetic glee at the idea of some quality time with myself.
The end result is that Diva Girl's behaviour today...Well, let's just say I don't think I'm going to miss her nearly as much as I think she thinks I should. Between the tears, the whining, and the deliberating provoking the Shaolin Toddler into displaying her fighting skills....I know she's only doing it because I've changed the deal, I'm going off and I'm doing my own thing without her and I'm not making any excuses for it, but it's still frustrating, particularly since If she were spending this time with her grandparents while I sat alone at home, there would have been nary a snivel or tear.
In the end our farewell wasn't too traumatic, and I tried to be sensitive to her upset when I finally kissed her goodbye. I didn't even start skipping until I was out of sight. Because I'm going to BlogHer!
Comments
Have a wonderful time.
Lucky duck! Man I'm jealous...4 whole days??? Have a great time Kim! Go to China town in Chicago and eat an eggroll for me! mmm...eggrolls...it's lunchtime, I'm hungry.
WHOO! I know how much you wanted to go (as we'd once discussed ways to get a trip). Take lots of photos!
Im soooo jealous, one of these days I would love to be on that trip too. have heaps of fun and a drink or three for me.
Where were you last night? I was up in the Sky bar a few times but didn't see you. Course, it was hard to see ANYONE in that dark little bar.
I couldn't find you either, lady! Hopefully we cross paths soon!
Great meeting you!Can't wait to read your take on the events!
It was fabulous to meet you! Now I will stalk you relentlessly. LOL!
Sounds great! I'm thinking I'm going to have to go next year.
