Sleepy little town.
Friday. Early afternoon.
Phone call from Vina.
She’s had a rough day.
So have I.
After debriefing we decide within minutes.
Wine. Movies. Sleepover in Vina’s sleepy little village a half hour drive from my town.
Pal, bless him, agrees. Offers up the last $6 in his wallet for a bottle of wine.
Unnecessary, Vina assures me. She has lots.
She has mince and pasta sauce for dinner.
We decide that I will bring some chilli to spice it up.
Sorted.
Pal goes to the gym. I ready myself.
By readying myself I mean I sit and play on the internet while the children sleep.
Then I rush around finding myself some pjs and a spare t-shirt for wearing home.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Pal arrives home. I ring Vina to say we will be on our way when the children wake from their sleep.
She asks if she should defrost the mince. I realise: Unnecessary.
I have already made a bolognese for my lot to eat.
Why not bring it out and all of our lots can eat together?
Sorted.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
We arrive. Vina’s boys, Co-hooper and Key-ran, yell out for “RAW-REE!”
Children play, dinner is dished up.
Oscar and Fraser eat like they’ve been starved for a week.
Co-hooper, Key-ran and Roo are not so interested.
Fed, showered, dressed – my children and my husband leave.
I stay. Glass of wine in hand.
Talking, crying, laughing.
Until our eyes begin to droop so much not even vampires, werewolves and some silly girl can keep us awake.
We retire, Vina expecting her twins to visit her sometime in the night.
Me with the knowledge that for now, I’ve been released from duty.
Breathe out.
I feel like I’ve been sitting on the edge of a precipice for a while now. And the last couple of weeks pushed me over the edge.
I’m strong, I’ve held onto the cliff face and clawed my way back over the ledge.
A night like this was exactly what I needed.
Good friend, good wine, movie playing in the background.
Thanks Vina.
Have you had a “night off” recently? If not, don’t you think it’s about time?
That sounds divine! I think I’m in dire need of something like this, I’m yet to spend more than 5 hours away from Hannah since she was born and am also yet to have more than 6 hours straight sleep. After a little over a year, it’s starting to take it’s toll. Hmmm… I think I need to make a plan.
I’m so glad that you got some ‘you’ time xo
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I spent Roo’s entire first year without having more than two hours away from her at all! She was so calm and I was so in love, I didn’t feel the need. But now I know that whether I felt the need or not, I should have taken a bit of time here and there. Given myself a break. Made sure my husband had a break! It would have been much easier to have the time then than it is now! I’m going to be pencilling in these “breathing moments” for myself more and more I think. And making sure Pal gets some too! So important! Good luck with your plan! Don’t forget to let me know how it goes!
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Good for you! I haven’t had a night off in a long while. I had a couple of hours having coffee with a friend a few weeks ago, and that was wonderful! Just a little break! Yay! I can sense that life with your kids is wild and hectic (like mine) – so you deserve every break you can get… and lots of breathing in and out. xx
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Yes, keep breathing Deb! You definitely need a night off! Don’t make me come down there and send you and hubby off for a night while I baby sit!
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Ha ha! Oh I wish! And Miss A would LOVE it too! You’re her favourite! xx
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Good on you Daisy for taking some “Daisy” time out. You definitely deserve it.
I haven’t had a night away from Riley since my birthday in June last year. I’m definitely in need of it and also to just have a weekend to sit by a pool and drink cocktails. I’ve never done that since Riley was born. One of my besties and I will be doing this either for my birthday this year or in July/August. We’ll be heading north so we can sit by the pool in the sun and have a swim. I just need to relax and recuperate my mind and soul. Especially, after 18mths of doing my childcare qualifications (cert III and Diploma) I will deserve some time out and to celebrate
Totally looking forward to it and its keeping me sane!!
Good on you Vanessa! You really are doing so well! Yes, I hope you get your night off soon! I know you’ve been doing it tough xx
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Oh wow, that sounds like bliss. I am so craving some time-out too
just one hour on my own at a yoga class would do the trick and refuel this body & mind! Must schedule that in sooner than later! Thanks for the question Daisy! Glad you had such a lovely night xx
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Thanks Elisa! Yes, get into your yoga!
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I would LOVE a night off. Or even just a few hours. I feel like I’ve been going around and around since charli was born and never gotten off for a break.
So glad that you had a wonderful night. Love friends like that!
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I know, I’m lucky to have Vina for sure! It’s hard when you’ve got a new baby to get a break! I used to just take off for an hour or two with a girlfriend to have coffee, and either only take the twins or just have Pal call me when they were ready for feeding again so I could come home!
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That sounds amazing! I have a special friend like that and they are truly people worth their weight in gold
Glad you had a break- it’s sounded like you needed one xxx
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Thanks Robyn! I hope when your husband gets back you get a break too xx
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How good is it for the soul ? I’m extremely blessed that Mr Surfer can detect when I need a night out. Even before I realise it. He shoos me out of the house and that feeling of just having a few hours to myself, to do whatever…so divine ! Glad you got to breathe in and out, my dear x
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Isn’t it wonderful to have someone who just “knows”, Grace? We are lucky ladies, I am sure! Thank you, I’m glad you get some space too!
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Aaaaaahhhhh.
xxxx
That feels good.
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It sure does, my love! I hope you are getting some breathing in and out done as well!
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So glad you got a night off & feel a bit refreshed. My bestie & I have a girls night occasionally & aim for a weekend away once a year. Think I’ll try for two this year tho
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a night away would be lovely. I’ve not had a night away from any kids since 6 March 2009. Hubby and I have not had a date night since. I guess I never expected one once the kids arrived but one would be nice. I hope things are on the up and up for you.
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I am so jealous, you must have had such a great night out! I wish I ever had the chance to relax after dinner and drink a glass red wine and listen to some good soul music. That isn’t a mothers activity…
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A well deserved break – I miss those days….err nights.
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