Wednesday, February 25, 2009

I Should Travel

So, Erich and I are having one of those conversations where we talk about everything, and he suddenly comes up with this idea that sometime, I should leave town for a night or two. See, he leaves for a night or two all the time for work. Each of us is used to sleeping alone now and then, but Erich is never home without me. It would be a good exercise for him to be home alone once and see what it's like for me. Anything to stave off me becoming just another piece of furniture, right?

After he mentioned this, I took the idea and ran with it. "Maybe over spring break week I could go to Galena!" I said. His face fell into a pitiful pout and he whined, "Don't leave me!" I proceeded to LOL. It was his idea, but the more he thought about it, the less he liked contemplating spending a night at home alone. And the more he accepted the reality of that thought, the more I LOVED the idea.

So there you have it: I need a short trip away from home on my own or with girlfriends. I am officially taking ideas!

3 comments:

Our Family said...

I told Scott the other day that I thought I deserved a week off, since he gets to go away for a week all the time...I've never seen a man so terrified! :) You're welcome in SC anytime! And it's warm here...

Sarah said...

I read your post and got very excited! How about something that involves a spa?

Elaine said...

For many years I was the one at home with the kids while DH traveled. I recall a trip to St. Louis for a PTL conference (Parent-Teacher League, that is) when I was in my 30s, but I think that was about it. Until more recently, that is. I have been away quite a few times, and it is great! DH both enjoys the chance to be alone at home AND the chance to miss me! For my part, it has increased my confidence and self-sufficiency--I had never checked myself into a hotel or an airport,for instance. I think the only thing I haven't done is eat alone at a restaurant. Anyway, short story long :) You go girl!