April 16, 2008
In T minus 2 hours, I am leaving. Leaving this life behind me. Never to be heard from again.
At least for the weekend.
I’m off on my annual girls trip to Vegas.
4 days of sleeping by the pool, talking with my girls and dancing our HEARTS OUT on the dance floor. Dancing for our LIIIIIIVES. Only those of you who obsess over shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Step It Up And Dance” will understand the need to, once a year, dance till your guts can’t dance anymore. It’s a once a year dance binge that former dancers, like myself, use to satisfy our un-quenchable desire to be SUPERSTARS! again, just for the weekend.
A weekend free of brown-streaked Ariel panties, stepping on toy cars and listening to Disney soundtracks on repeat until the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. It’s awe-inspiring. Not that I won’t miss the little monster, I will, but I sure as heckfire won’t miss the responsibility. It’s funny and may not be true in all cases, but for me, going on these weekends, it makes me a better Mom and Wife. I come back and appreciate what a nice little life I’ve created for myself, how RADICAL my husband and kid are and how relieved I am to not be single. Because the MEAT MARKET that it is down there? Gag me with a spoon.
This trip will be especially amazing because there are SEVEN of us going this time, all of us having known each other since 6th grade, all of us happily married with kids and all of ready to party it up with our dance party posse. And all of us piling into the Blue Steel for the 10 hour trek down there. One that will, no doubt, have not ONE MILLISECOND of quiet. And those conversations, their what I remember most, what I love the most and what makes me feel like the SUPERSTAR! that I am. When not cleaning poo streaks off Ariel panties.
Peace out! See you next week! Get lots of referrals while I’m gone!
Posted by Jamie @ 7:12 pm • my friends are better than yours
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April 16th, 2008 at 7:51 pm, Mandy Says:
Sounds FABULOUS!! Have a wonderful time!!
April 16th, 2008 at 7:54 pm, haze Says:
This sounds like a riot! You’ll have a great time with your friends, and your family will gain further appreciation for all that you do. It’s a WIN-WIN!!
ENJOY!!
p.s. I hope they don’t leave the laundry (panties) for you to do when you return!
April 16th, 2008 at 10:27 pm, Chandra Says:
That sounds SOOOOO fun!! I really need to start doing this once a year girls trip. So many people do it and LOVE it! Not that I’m surprised. Maybe after my baby making days are behind me…
Have a great time and have a drink for me
April 16th, 2008 at 11:12 pm, Julie Says:
Oh, have an awesome time!
I know it’s only a matter of time before I’m cleaning the brown streaks off Ariel underwear too. Ugh.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:13 pm, HabeshaChild Says:
That sounds completely awesome. So important to stay connected with the BFF girlfriends. And how fantastic is it to get a weekend away?!?!?
Have a GREAT time, and take photos!!
April 16th, 2008 at 11:44 pm, becca Says:
J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!!!! Does knowing each other for six months via the internet count the same as knowing each other in person since 6th grade? The road trip sounds amazing. Those conversations will, no doubt, leave you with countless memories and blogging to come. I’ll be waiting. And the good thing about going to Vegas? When your neighbor’s kid comes over and pees in the corner, you’ll be able to send Delaney over with a picture of YOUR nips.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:53 pm, Betina Says:
Sounds heavenly. I hope to see pictures! Have fun
April 17th, 2008 at 12:12 am, Lindsey Wheeler Says:
Oh……I WISH I WAS GOING TO DANCE LIKE THERE WAS NO TOMORROW!!!!!! My friends and I would have dance-offs…..that might be fun for y’all to try. And by the way, one of my favorite phrases is….”Gag me with a fork”…..I guess that’s the difference between living in the north rather than the south.
HAVE A BLAST!!!!!!
Lindsey
April 17th, 2008 at 10:59 am, misty Says:
You deserve an amazing time, Jamie. You are right, things like that do contribute to making us better moms!
April 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm, Melissa Says:
Girl, you go have yourself a great time! That sounds so fun and girls’ trips are really refreshing for me. Adult conversation longer than 30 minutes tends to do that. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
April 17th, 2008 at 3:28 pm, Tarah Says:
Have a great time!!! PLEASE post pictures!!!!
You will all have a blast.
April 18th, 2008 at 12:17 am, Hailey Says:
Trips away from kids and SYTYCD? Those are two of the best things that life has to offer, so I shared your enthusiasm in this post!
April 18th, 2008 at 12:54 am, sari Says:
Have fun and be safe you wild woman!
April 18th, 2008 at 9:32 am, emily Says:
You better be partying like a ROCKSTAR right now!!! Hope you have a blast, you deserve a break!
I love my girl weekends too, for sure makes me a better wife and mom. I think they appreciate us a little more at home too. Win Win!
April 18th, 2008 at 6:38 pm, Utah Jennifer Says:
Yay for girls weekends… yay for dancing until you have blisters… and yay for SYTYCD!
I hope that your weekend is great.
April 18th, 2008 at 11:02 pm, Sandcastle Momma Says:
I hope ya’ll have a good time. Sure sounds like fun and I know that What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas but I’m hoping you’ll share a little LOL
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:39 pm, Lori Says:
Wow!! Sounds like a blast!!!! Enjoy, you deserve it!!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:41 am, my minivan is faster than yours Says:
But I miss you. Will you bring me back some plastic airlines? Even though you’re driving? Thank you. Thank you so much.