Shhhhh…. I don’t want to say it too loud, because of what happened last time, but I’m planning to take a little trip this weekend. This will be, if all goes as hoped, my first night away from my kids EVER.

My darling husband made the mistake of equating “being in the hospital having another baby” as being a night away, but I dispatched him of that idea posthaste. Otherthan having another baby, this will be the first night away from my home since becoming a mother. About time, eh?

What we really need is a few nights away together, but for now, DH is staying home with the Monkeys- and they are dancing in circles because Dad promised ice cream for dinner on Friday night. And for breakfast Saturday. Yeah. I went to the market and bought a few frozen pizzas and snacks- DH is a disaster in the kitchen, and it’s either I provide easy things he can microwave, or they really will eat ice cream for all their meals.

It’s been more than ten years since I’ve been to Seattle- I wonder if I will even be able to find my way around! I’m visiting some friends and going to a conference, but I’m most excited about hitting Ikea and Trader Joe’s. All. By. Myself. There also was a restaurant in the U-District that I loved once upon a time, back in my student days, and if I can find it, I’ll go there, too. It was called Salute- anyone know of it?

I can’t remember the last time I could do whatever I want- What’s it going to be like to actually put on some nice clothes and have them remain clean? Will I be able to function without being a human napkin and kleenex? How will I remember to wake up in the morning, alonein my bed? Ohhhhh, delicious! I can’t wait!

( I miss them already)