Weekend Getaway

I guess part of getting older is enjoying the small stuff right? That seemed to be our theme of the weekend in Chicago where we visited sans baby for three days as my birthday gift from Derek. Sure, the sights were great and the weather was AMAZING, but what did we enjoy the most? Let me list those items out for you.

In no particular order:
Naps
The hot tub
Taking our time at restaurants
Not carrying a baby bag
Being on our schedule
The hot tub
Meals without highchairs and food all over
Getting dressed up
Not working out
The hot tub

You would think the list should include amazing food, wonderful shopping, great museums and theatre. Well it did (except we didn't do a museum this time), but the above list was what we had been excited the most for. The mini-vacay was just a needed getaway. An escape from our remote lives up here in Ohio.

And it was WON-DER-FUL.

I took my camera but enjoyed not snapping too many pictures and just being with my best friend.We sipped wine, strolled down the streets and it felt like we were 'dating' and falling in love all over again.

Bliss.

72 hours away from my little man was enough though. By day 3 I was ready to see his face again but knew he was in good hands. Mimi and Grandpa did an awesome job with him (and the dogs) and we are so thankful they took care of our angel while we were away!