Girls on a mini break

The last few days have been a countdown of sorts for a few reasons.  My eldest daughter is turning the big 4 this week so I have been getting constantly asked 'Mum, how many sleeps until my birthday' for the past couple of days.  Just as I finish explaining this to her....beep beep beep beep, a text message arrives, 'only 1 more sleep' it reads.  This is from one of my girlfriends who is also very excited as we are travelling to Melbourne with another friend for a few days away (child free) to do what ever we please.

I was torn as to whether I would go away on my daughters birthday but I have taken the selfish option and packed my bags.  I do feel guilty but we are doing the present opening before I go in the morning and we did a cake last night, so her birthdays is really....lots of days!

So yes I am excited, but it will be my first time I have been away from my 14 month old for a night so there is sure to be some some cuddle withdrawls from both sides.  I am getting sad already writing this post...ridiculous I know but I am sure we will all cope.  My husband is the best and I am always confident he can look after the girls, I think he actually enjoys it.

This is what I am looking forward to

Sitting on a plane and relaxing, perhaps EVEN reading a magazine

My clothes staying clean without spills on them

Having a conversation without interruptions

Getting glammed up for the black tie dinner at the Casino

Shopping, and being able TO TRY THINGS ON!

Talking without being interrupted (have I already said this?)

Sleeping in the next day

Not staying 1 step ahead and packing multiple 'just in case' items

 Focusing on myself

Enjoying time with friends

Plenty of giggles, and savouring every second is on the agenda, but it is just what the doctored ordered for us to come back and be better mums.

What about you, do you feel guilty when you leave for a night or so?  How do you overcome the feeling?

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