Miami Beach...Just the 2 of us!

Aaron had to present his research at an international conference in Miami Beach. The Hospital paid for all of Aaron's expenses, so all we had to do was use a free companion air fair for my flight and we had a free little getaway! It was SOOOOOOOO nice to get away! No meals to make. no kids to watch. no snacks to get. no messes to clean up. no diapers to change. no homework to help with. no noses to wipe. no house to clean. no projects to get done. no schedule to keep.

THIS is where we stayed. Super nice! The picture of the room was just like our room. complete with his and her bath robes.

We got there Weds. just in time to check out the resort, get settled and find a good place to eat. Aaron had to be at the conference all day on Thursday. I had the day completely to my self. And wouldn't you know, it rained. all. day. So I snuggled up in the our room and read a charming little book that a friend suggested. So peaceful and quiet. I didn't want it to end. By the time he was done, so was the rain, so we walked around Lincoln Street Mall and found some good food.

Friday was sunny and semi warm. Warm enough to hang out at the beach. Oh how we miss the beach from our West Indies days. The sound of the waves, the smell of the salt water, the soft warm sand. It was fabulous! We just sat there in our extra cush chairs and did nothing (but people watch)!

It was wonderful being together. Just the 2 of us. It doesn't happen very often. The last time we got away like this was when we came to Arkansas to buy our house 4 years ago.

Things learned and relearned:

I love my husband. Ok, that wasn't relearned, I've known it since our second date. I just had to say it again.

It's nice not to be needed for a few days.

Everyone needs a day all to themselves.

Loews Resorts are nice places to stay.

Sleeping in feels so good.

I like good food.

I'm not a Clark woman like in the book I read.

Miami Beach is expensive.

Miami Beach is not a place for families.

The beach makes me happy.

So thank you to my wonderful friends Kathie, Hillary, and Laura Beth who became second mothers to my kids. I knew they were in good hands and I didn't have to worry about anything. I know it was a huge sacrifice and extra work on their part.