It is amazing what you discover as a Mom when you have a vacation all by yourself. It is also amazing what you discover when you participate in "activities" you did when you were in college and prior to having children.
I am more grateful than ever for my husband, my two boys, my dog, my home, and the life we have built thus far in Greenville. I know I have always been blessed, but you just don't truly realize how much until you spend several days away from it all. In addition, I am also thankful for where I was raised and that I was able to spend time with wonderful friends from my high school. It sure is crazy how it seems like you can just pick up from where you left off. They are all such wonderful people. I also thoroughly enjoyed time with extended family, my parents, graduate school friends and those few friends I randomly bumped into in various places around Kansas City. But, all of that does make the decision-making process that more difficult for us when it comes time for job hunting and relocation following residency and fellowship. Moving somewhere besides the Midwest is exciting and adventurous, but there is nothing like being near family and friends. That would probably be the ONLY reason I am thankful for a long 5-year residency plus 1-year fellowship...time to make that decision.
On another note, I am not exactly cut out for nights out on the town anymore. The main event was Saturday night, but I still feel like I am not quite myself right now on Tuesday. Whew! As I recover and relish in the little things like reading books and playing with my boys, I will continue to be grateful for a great vacation away from mommy-hood and for all the fun times I had while I was away...
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