I have taken 2 trips over the past 2 weeks. Alone. (no kids, no husband).
I went to hang with my sister and her two new twins and 3 year old. I realized, I really love them all. I also found out (duh) that twins are a lot more work than one. I have a ton of respect for people with double duty. I fell asleep with a twin in my arms every day that I was there. She has a 3 year old too. I'm starting to think she wins in the supermom department.
Then I went to Bermuda with my other sister and some friends. It was insanely beautiful and relaxing.
These trips mark the first time I've ever left June, Magnolia and Jason all at once. I had to call Mags 3 times a day because she's having some pretty heavy separation anxiety. Every time June heard Mags on the phone with me, in the background, she starting shouting, "Mommy!!" I have a hard time with goodbyes ( or "see you laters" as I call them) and I think my daughters have inherited the trait. Mags was sobbing all night the day before I left.
The onlly thing she was excited about when I left was getting her glasses. (I'm still in shock over her needing them). When she first put them on she said, "Wow Dad, your hair has all these little spikes all over it" He must have had some blurry hair before. She also said I look taller now. And, she told me I was pretty. Glasses for your kids can really give you an ego boost, I recommend it. She picked blue frames, but she tells everyone they are mood glasses since they seem to change to purple in the sun.
When she found out at the doctor's office that she'd need glasses, her first question was, "Will I need surgery too?" Happy to report, no surgery necessary, just cute magnified little eyes.
And, if you are in the area, we are playing a free show in Bridgeport on Saturday at 6pm. Come on down.