One of The perk to being a coach in Tiny Town is a three-day trip to coaching school. Perk? Um, yes. The hotel is paid for (two nights). Transportation is provided, and a meal allowance given. Families are welcome.
Vacation!
Last year we took the kids. They had a ball splashing around at the hotel pool and exploring the local parks and zoo. We had a great time.
This year? Grandma and grandpa offered to keep the kids.
Vacation!
I’ve been shopping clearance all over town (there is a mall here… and Target… and Starbucks… and restaurants!), hitting garage sales (quite successfully), and catching up on my google reader. All by myself.
I adore my children. I love spending time with my family.
I also treasure a few evenings alone with my husband and the rare scheduleless/laundryless/dishesless days all to myself: going out for ice cream even though we’re stuffed from a big Mexican dinner, watching cable tv from the bed, and shopping… all by myself. This coach’s wife thing… there are perks.
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Sounds like a really great time – enjoy life in the “big city!”
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Hope you’re having a ball!
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That sounds like heaven!!
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What a nice break! It’s neat to have time to yourself occasionally! Good luck in your shopping adventures!
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Woohoo! Kidless vacation!
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Good for you!!!!! Enjoy every minute of it!! Relax!!
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Sounds awesome! So glad you are having a wonderful retreat!
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That sounds so relaxing. I’m so happy for you! Enjoy!
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Amen Amy! Love spending time with the hubby too… it keeps us in love!
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Even moms need a break from their kids once in awhile, so that they can recharge their batteries & not burn out on being a mom!
It sounds like you’re having a great time – enjoy!
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Aren’t those quiet moments priceless? I often think that I take them for granted because it’s quiet around here most of the time. But then, for one reason or another, life gets a little crazy and I’m reminded of the gift of solitude and silence.
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It’s been a couple years since I have gotten to go with my hubby on a school trip.
So fun!
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Oh, what fun!! Glad you were able to get away! I say that is a huge perk!!
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Amy – we purchased the butterfly garden from http://www.insectlore.com. It was a lot of fun and once you purchase the cage one time, you can continue to buy caterpillars.
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