November 19, 2023 - Sunday


Loooooonnnngggg drive home today! We woke up at 5:30am and, although I felt like the whole world was asleep, the hotel was wide awake and we sat down to eat breakfast at 6am, after the car was loaded. We got on the road at 6:30 and were home around 3:45! It was a good drive. Not as good as the way there, but drives home never are. We were a little bored of our podcasts and I felt like Ben would hate everything I turned on, so we listened to a lot of 90's alternative. 

It was so nice to see the kids! MJ made a delicious soup for dinner and we just hung out with the fam after we got home. Ben did a little work to prep for tomorrow, but otherwise, it was a relaxing evening. 

I am glad we got this weekend away together. I think it's very easy to look at my husband like he's just a member of our family. And he IS a member of our family, but he's also my husband. Something separate and intimate and special. We need times that remind us that we are an "us", separate from our kids. It had its tough moments, when I really wanted to just be home, snuggling with my kids, but ultimately, I'm thankful for this weekend away. 

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