A vacation well worth waiting for

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by Melissa Linebrink

I am going on vacation.

Yes, indeed!

I am going on a vacation with my mom to visit my brother in Florida in a few weeks.

I have not had a vacation from being a mom and wife since … hang on … wait, still counting … oh yes, roughly eight years.

The last time I escaped and enjoyed myself was in September 2002 when Seth and I went to Hocking Hills. Although, truth be told, that wasn’t a very enjoyable vacation because I was nearly six months pregnant at the time. Seth wanted to hike the trails. I wanted to sit on a log.

Ah, yes, so back to my vacation. I am very excited, however, this will be the first time I have ever left the twins and Ethan for more than one night. Granted, they will be in the care of their dad and grandpa, but still, we all know no one can really replace a mom.

Part of me wishes I would have gone on this trip last year because at that point the twins really couldn’t express themselves vocally. It’s a very different story now since Katie calls out “MOM, WHERE ARE YOU?” when I go to the bathroom. It’s not that she really misses me when I am in the bathroom, it’s just she wants to know I am close by and in the house with her.

However, the other part of me is thrilled to be going now. I have a feeling this time away from my “mom” life will make me appreciate my “mom” life so much more once I return.

The only thing I hope for upon my return is that I don’t find my dad, husband and children standing with the house crumbled beneath their feet as I pull into the driveway.