Get me outta here!!

As my loyal readers know, I am a big fan of my family, my home, my town. I like to keep things simple, easy. I like to be at home, work in the garden, watch the kids frolic in the sandbox or swimming pool, take nature walks. I enjoy the occasional outing with Dave and the kids and the even more occasional outing with just Dave. Yes, I do love all these things but there comes a time in every Mom or Dad's life when you want to scream "GET ME OUTTA HERE!!" I'm there.

Here's why: Date nights are few and far between, summer is only about 1 month more and here's the big one...I have never, ever spent the night away from my kids. Ok, I lied. I spent 2 nights away from my darling son, Sawyer...WHEN I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO ELIZA!! Ok, martyrdom in check. This is not a pity party. Rather an expression of a growing need to get away.

I want to walk through a crowded airport...sip a rum punch with my toes buried in the white sand beaches of Meads Bay, Anguilla...Eat a late prix fixe meal at a tiny restaurant in Paris and sit for hours at a cafe watching people walk by, and by, and by...Wander through a museum without a regard for diaper changes, potty breaks or nap schedules. I dream.

Now back to reality. I need a place that is less than 5 hours away by car, good restaurants, possibly shopping, possibly nature, maybe live music, not too remote, nice but affordable accomodations. Basically somewhere I can be with Dave and talk and wander and enjoy all life has to offer that doesn't have to do with all that my wonderful children have to offer.

So, loyal readers, I'm asking for your help. I want your advice, experience, expertise on where to go, stay, what to do. So please comment with your suggestions. And if anyone has a suggestion as to how to get up in the morning without snuggling Sawyer or hearing Eliza call out "Mommy!" I'd appreciate that too.

-The Mommy formerly known as Hallie

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Thanks loyal readers...