I suppose Viviana's 5 night hospital stay was a peculiar way to get a much-needed vacation. I don't know whether thank her for infusing more stress in our lives...OR NOT....After all, I did get some quiet moments away from the organized chaos at our home that I was so wishing for! Although the whole night of restful sleep was not part of the plan in the hospital and it came with its own stresses. It just came in a VERY different form than what I expected for my wish of a 'weekend away.'
Let me back up... Last week I told Curt I was DONE. Before I snapped, I needed a break. It has been since our Europe trip Nov. 2006 that I have escaped without children, had a full-night sleep, really stopped to fully relax without someone depending on me for something whether it's to wipe a face, a butt, a counter top, or puke off the floor. I needed a break from Curt traveling three weeks in a row and having sick kids in and out of the doc and ER. (I don't know HOW Marla does it with her hubby traveling constantly ...)! I really wanted to go away with Curt, but my mom was unavailable because of her husband's health issues to come play grandma to six and expecting anyone else to watch six kids is just too much to ask. So the next best thing was just going on my own...
Curt, being the supportive and wonderful husband that he is, completely agreed and told me to book something...somewhere... and that I could go Fri, Sat, & Sun. Say no more...I was on the computer planning. But not for long...
Apparently we got used to the game of parent 'tag' from our NICU days. As Curt walked in from his business trip, I walked out to rush Vivie to the Doc. After an hour and a half of being treated at the doctor, we were off to the hospital via ambulance with a subsequent 5 night hospital stay. So in a very twisted way, I got a break from my regular duties...even if I haven't seen my husband for 2 solid weeks! I still will go away for a few days whether it's with or without Curt. And that full night of sleep and pampering at the spa is still calling my name.
14 years ago
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Can I come too?!? Although, you sound like you need the break way more than me. I just need a break from feeling guilty about all the things that I SHOULD be doing...of course that would probably bring on more guilt! Dang it!
I finally cashed in my Spa Finder certs. here in HI and had my first massage...I'm hooked! Forget asking for peace, harmony, and a clean house, spa stints are the way to go! I hope you get yours SOON.
So glad to hear Vivs is on the mend, bless her heart.
Beck----was this really your 1st EVER massage? You poor soul--you have a LOT catching up to do now that you know what you've been missing?!
Poppy--yes, Id love it--let's take after our moms and just take off...if they can do it, why can't we???!
At least you have a good way of looking at it all! Which is far more than I can say for myself right now, and my situation is far less than yours.
I can do it because I have THREE and not SIX!!! You are Super Woman and yes, you deserve a huge break. I hope you find it soon. And, like I good friend, I'll send you pics from Puerto Rico....;)
Maybe they have a birthing tub/jacuzzi up in the maternity ward they would let you use. Hee, Hee! I am so sorry to hear about Viv. I have never met her, but I sat here and cried as I read about your/her week. I hope everything gets better for you Shay. I recently had my appendix out and had to spend the day and one night in the hospital. I remember sitting there in extreme pain, thinking, "I get a whole day and night by myself!" It was awesome! And how pathetic! Nice that that is our only break. Hope you still get your "real" time away.
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