Just a Day Away.

Ever feel like you want to run away?

I remember when I was a little girl, Mom and Dad used to take off for a long weekend - NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. Now don't feel sorry for us, we were left at home with a babysitter, ice cream, movies and fun. But I never did understand why they needed to get away. I mean, really, we were great kids! It's taken me almost forty years, but now I get it.

And before anyone assumes that I'm saying I don't have great kids, let me just clarify that we have three wonderful boys. But with three wonderful kids comes a schedule that can just be down right overwhelming at times. Add Jeff's crazy work, the studio, college, wind storms (and they're cleanup), drivers permits, college, travel, kitchen updates, fundraising planning...and did I mention college? Typing it makes me tired, living it just wears me out sometimes.

But I digress, back to me running away. Apparently, there was someone who knew that we needed a break. They were nice enough to send us a free nights hotel stay and dinner on the house. So we knew that we were on our own for the day and took off...Indiana, here we come! And for 24 hours, we ate, laughed, played a few games, people watched, drank coffee and managed a few hours of sleep before work this morning. Thank you, Hollywood Casino...you don't know how much we needed it.

So as I sit here tonight, it's with a clearer mind. We're both a little calmer, a little more rejuvenated and we're ready to face the world (and the crazy days ahead!). Sorry Mom, sorry Dad. I just didn't understand...until now. Hunter, Will and Austin...you'll understand one day too.