Away to Florida I go...

Even though I now travel with a entourage of snotty kleenex balls clustered about my feet, a netty pot hanging out of my back pocket while hooked up to an airborne drip, I am boarding a plane in a matter of hours to fly south high above the eastern seaboard to our Sunshine State. 

Me. 

Alone.

This is a milestone event in our house, only the third overnight trip for me, solo, in the last almost eight years, and the longest one yet; I'll be gone for three nights.

As I was putting Fluffy to bed last night, snuggling in the soft darkness of his room he clasped his hands together and said earnestly, Oh Mom, I think I can handle this! 

I think he can, too. 

Dave as well.

For that matter, toss me in that mix.

I have some trepidation, as I always do when I'm off on a new adventure and out of my routine. However much I may sometimes curse the sameness, there is a comfort and ease and gift in having all this time at home. It's a nice home. Fluffy's a fantastic guy. I so enjoy him. Not only because he's my son. I find him interesting, surprising, and just plain good company. 

But I'm also ready for more letting go. And if this damn flu/cold/sinus infection would just leave me be I may actually have a ball in the company of grown-ups, enjoying uninterrupted sleep (what even IS that?), and the caressing warmth of that Florida delicious air.

I'll be at a workshop, exploring a new approach that I hope will enhance and support Fluffy's education, a way to help him integrate and process and find balance and strength. I'll also be meeting (in person!) some women I've communicated with on RDI and Enki listservs for years. 

Yay! In person grown-up time!

Blow us all kisses!

Comments

[Tara @ kidz]

OH I'm so jealous!!! Alone time is wonderful, but three full days and nights?!? Heaven.

[Kathi]

I hope you had a great trip - got lots of rest and learned lots.

[Susan E.]

kisses blown, hugs sent. I hope you got that lovely sleep!

[kate]

have a wonderful time!! what a huge step!

[autismvox]

enjoy the sun, learn a lot, relax, breathe....

[Jordan]

Have a wonderful trip! I can't wait to hear more about that workshop.

[Marla]

I hope you are feeling better soon. It is great to get away. I went away on a shopping trip with a friend a few weeks ago. I had some severe anxiety before I went. That let me know that I need to get away a bit more. It is good for us to change our scenery and be out on our own a bit.

Have a great time and I can't wait to hear about it.

[Michelle O'Neil]

One of these days we moms should take a three day NON AUTISM all fun, no kids, long weekend.

Hope your cold is gone and that you are getting some time to play.

[drama mama]

have a good, good trip.
xo

[jessica.wilson@ubs.com]

may i recommend a bath? my favorite thing to do in a hotel alone .. grab a good book and soak .. with no one knocking at the door, no one asking to come in (er child OR grown-up.. lol), no one ever so generously dunking their toys in the water (because who can possibly enjoy a bath without a squeaky toy or 7?) .. anyway, just a thought ..

enjoy the trip! be safe and have FUN!

[Niksmom]

Ooh! Did you see me wave as you flew over DE?? You didn't?? Must have been napping, huh?

I think your trip sounds positively divine! And the sleep will do wonders for your cold, too! xoxoxo

[Jenn]

You little get away sounds delicious! Have a wonderful time!

[Steph]

Wow! I can't wait to hear more. Have a safe, fun trip!

[elizabeth]

There's nothing better than riding on a airplane, cross-country with a stack of magazines and your purse, only! I wish you didn't have a cold and hope that the trip is worthwhile. Enjoy hotel sheets and opening your eyes in the morning with no responsibilities!

[Bevc]

Have a FANTASTIC time, kyra! Oh! I so wish I were coming too, so we could meet!! :o)

[Ines]

Buen Viaje! May you have a wonderful time....