Planning a trip!

I'm planning a trip to Holland ("the motherland").

My aunt and uncle have a 25th wedding anniversary in June and my brother, sister, and my mom are excited to attend.

Only thing is...leaving my kids.

I've never been away from them for more than one overnight. And this will definitely be more than one overnight. I know that Megan and Austen will be ok (as will Mason)...I mean, they'll all be ok. It's just that I won't be here to be their mom. And that's hard. I know Ian will do a fine job on his own for the few days I'm gone but it's still hard to leave my young kids.

Anyhow, on the other hand, it will be very nice to get away for a few days. I'll be in the beginning of my third trimester so it'll be an adventure complete with traveling in an airplane, jet lag, and fatigue.

I'm excited to see my family and some friends but it'll be very quick. Because I'm not staying away from my kids for THAT long. No way. Someone else might be able to stay away longer but that's not for me. I'll have fun while I'm there, but will be glad to come home again also.

I plan on doing some of my favourite things while there. For one, I'm going to my absolute favourite restaurant of ALL time - Herberg de Wildhof. I can just taste it! And Ian's very jealous that I'll be able to have a frikandel ... I told him not to worry, I'll eat a "frikandel speciaal" for him :).