I was so looking forward to doing everything we wanted to do- and nothing we didn't want to. Stay up late and sleep in, or go to sleep early and sleep in late. Sleeping in late was definitely part of the plan no matter what we did. :) 
The meal was amazing, TOTALLY EXPENSIVE, and we ate in our grubbies. Oh well. We got our fancy restaurant!! :)
The next 4 days were bliss. We were right next door to the pool and hot tub room and rarely saw anyone else there.
We were able to so completely relax and connect it was incredible. We discussed things that would normally be extremely stressful, but with no other distraction we were able to just see each others side of things without being anxious or frustrated. It was awesome! We soo needed that.
We went snowboarding a lot. We got great deals on lift tickets the whole time which was an added bonus! I loved that we were right on one of the runs because it meant that we could snowboard for a while, and come back for a while, and then go out again and it was not a big deal. Totally the way to go...
We took a little day trip to Traverse City too. We were cool enough to use this cool retro thing called a map... made of PAPER! ;)
We went to see a movie (for grown ups!) and did a little shopping before going to this cool place for dinner. It was a total shot in the dark but we got shot a bulls eye. 
The food was sooo good, and the theming was very cool.
We got sooo full!! :)
It was a much needed get away and we loved every minute. We promised ourselves we wouldn't let too much time pass before our next trip- just the two of us. I really feel like after this trip I was a better wife, mother and Holly. Why does it take so much for us to allow ourselves the things we soo need?
It is sad to say, that I had some glimpses of my marriage I hadn't seen in a while, that I didn't know where missing. Since this trip, we have managed to continue to keep these feelings in the forefront.
1. When we left from home, the speakers in the car weren't working. At first it was strange to know we were going to be in the car for 3 hours with no sound but ourselves. It was amazing how fast that feeling past when we started talking about things just to talk. We used to love going on road trips so that we could just talk for hours on end. We loved it, and we finally were able to do that again. So often it gets to the point when we are only discussing the kids, money, or other things that we "need" to talk about. It wasn't until we were almost home after our trip that the radio suddenly started working. Now it seemed like an unwelcome distraction. We still, after all these years, love talking to and hearing each other.
2. We really like each other a lot. I remember in our newlywed bliss feeling like I was so lucky that I could just always be with my best friend. We were so excited to have so much fun together and just hang out. Of course over the years we have still had fun, but it has been mixed in with work, responsibility, kids, schedules and all the other things that take time away from just "hanging out" with each other. I felt the same way I did in the beginning this weekend. I am so lucky to just be with the coolest person on earth, and I really like him alot. :)
3. We laughed so much on this trip and it felt soo good! I had some soy chocolate ice cream that I was just eating out of the carton while we were there. At one point, we were in the hot tub talking to some people about their stay. My lips were dry so I licked them. I tasted chocolate. I was horrified! I poked Nathan. "Do I have chocolate around my mouth?!?"
He looked at me, "Um... yeah."
"Are you kidding me? Why didn't you tell me?!"
Then he says, "I know it sounds weird, but honestly- it looked normal.
Nice. We couldn't stop laughing. :) I am glad that I am married to someone that makes me so happy, and someone that I can laugh with. I mean like- cheek hurting laugh. Love that.
When we got home, we were probably more happy to see the kids than they were to see us. They had so much fun being with my parents. They keep asking us if we are going away anytime soon. I am going to take that as they want to be with grandpa & grandma rather than NOT be with us... Either way- I hope it won't be too long.
And for the record- we fell asleep by 10:30 every night, and were up by 8am. So why is it that it is after 1am (and I have to get up at 6am) am I still awake?!?
Thanks again Nathan- for the time of my life! I LOVE YOU!!!
7 comments:
Yea! Good post!! :)
Good for you guys! Sounds great! I am a big fan on family vacations for sure, but I also think it is SO important to get away with your spouse sometimes because of this very post and everything you said!
Oh and I hate to be a spoiler but I went to that Mexican restaurant and we had to leave because there was a centipede that came running out of my food and died right before my eyes. I've struggled with Mexican ever since.
I'm not sure who had the best time-you guys or us with the kids. Thanks for the opportunity to play with some wonderful kids.
YEA1 It seems so far away that we'll be able to do that. For sure one more year. Plus without family real close by..that makes it harder. Sounds great though! Hope you get to do it more often.
That sounds SO fun!!! I want to do that! I could totally hear your laugh in my head as I pictured you figuring out that you have chocolate lips in public. :)
Holly, Aunt Brenda here in Caliente. What a great thing for the two of you! You had me crying just thinking of how great it is to be with someone you feel so comfortable with and can laugh, cry and love with. Thanks for sharing such a personal time of your lives with the rest of us!
I used to eat at the La Seniorita all the time when I worked in TC, years ago. I always enjoyed it.
So glad you had this time so we could have our time with the kids.
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