going away

I need to go away. from bills, single-parenting, cable television, field trips and PTA meetings. I need to go away to save myself from the brutality of my own self-criticism and remember the many reasons why I am indeed a good mother. I need to touch, feel, smell and laugh. sleeping next to my husband. listening to my grandmother's hoarse, whispering voice. the sound of the ocean. eating lunch at 4 in the morning. I need to see amazement in my sons' eyes and plop down the anxiety, anger and guilt. even momentarily. I need to learn to love without anticipating too far ahead or expecting too much. and explore the humbling, deep and immense possibilities that my plain ordinary life holds, and are waiting to be released.

Comments

[CrankMama]

YAY! No more single parenting!! Grandmas, and rest, and wonderful wishes to you.

Rachael

[kristen]

Enjoy your trip my friend. You're words are wise.

[Vanessa]

I hope you are having a wonderful time. Be sure to post some photos when you return. Have a safe trip!!

[Kassi]

you are wonderful. have a good trip...and be safe. blessings.

[athena]

LOL, don't forget to come back!

[THE BEE]

MOMSTER- I love your blog but please do not refer to yourself as a single mom when your husband is away . Single parenthood describes the act of raising your kids without benefit of the other parent. It is 365 days a year with no relief in site.Your husband will be back to help you.You are very blessed indeed

[Miz S]

Aw, lighten up, Bee. Irene's husband travels enough that I think she has every right to refer to herself as a single parent from time to time. Don't forget, she has TWIN BOYS. Also, by your definition, only widows and widowers would be single parents. Just sayin'.