Getting away

Scott and I have been dreaming about getting away from it all for quite some time now... though we've been dreaming of an island oasis, on a beach, in the middle of nowhere... we settled on Friday for Treasure Island.

Casino.

In Red Wing, MN.

Not quite the same, but it certainly felt like an oasis after my first glass of wine. I'll admit, it took me awhile to relax and not think about the kids every second, wondering if they were going to be okay, freak out, or take total and complete advantage of Jenny.

Can you beleive it was our first night, both of us being away from the kids, in nearly three years?? I felt like a youngster again! We didn't think about getting home by 9 or 10... didn't have anyone asking a zillion questions at all times... didn't have anyone waking us up... and lo and behold we ate a decent breakfast, read the paper, and didn't have anyone interrupt us. It was glorious!!! Thank you Jenny for all your help- you are awesome!

So, what did our night entail? We bowled- Scott lost handily on the first game, but as is customary, I went downhill shortly after that (enter second glass of wine). He finished off with two turkeys and a 205. Not bad.

Then, we made our way to the arcade, and spent some time challenging each other to games such as air hockey, basketball, and shooting gallery. I clearly lost these challenges as well.

Moving on... we used up some complimentary slot play and walked away with $25. THen on to the blackjack where we paid for our hotel stay. And then to cosmic bingo where I thought about asking for a gas mask on my way in the door. Bingo was a bust, but I had fun dobbing.

It was so good to get away, but I found myself ready to go home, anxious to see the kids, hear how their nights were, and give them big hugs.

And, this is what I was greeted with this morning:

And now... I am ready for a really long nap and a day off...