We had our first vacation away from Riley in early August. We were fortunate enough to go to Mexico and enjoy the beach for three days. Really it was three nights and four days. It was nice to get away, but I missed her a lot.
DH and I got to be adults instead of just parents for a while. We drank beer all day and ate whenever we wanted and whatever we wanted, took our time getting ready for the day, got to read books in the middle o the day, and even slept in some. It was nice, but I still missed her.
It made me realize just how much work being a parent really is...it's completely exhausting. BUT I think it's the best job in the world. Maybe its the journey that I took to get here, but every second counts. Everything she does is amazing to me. I love every smile, giggle, frown, and tantrum. I love watching Riley grow every day into a little person. Being away from her just reaffirmed that for me.
I didn't cry while I was away (amazingly). But getting back to her couldn't have been fast enough for me! When we got home she was already asleep. So I woke her up - which equals dazed, cranky child. I had to show her I was home though, thinking she would just be so very excited. I probably should have let her sleep - she wanted her g-ma instead of me. Now I know...but I'll still probably wake her in the future too. I am just selfish that way that I want to see her and have her "see" me too.
It is good to get away sometimes though.
2 comments:
That sounds lovely! I've gone out just a few times to get a pedicure or to see a movie. And after being gone for a few hours, I am so ready to get back. So I can imagine how you felt seeing her after 3 days.
I'm glad you had a great time away at the beach as adults and not just parents. You need your time away just as muc has you need your babies.
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