Today is the day, people. This is it.
In approximately 13 hours, I will land in San Diego and HUG KATE SLUITER‘S FACE. Even though she is not a hugger.
And? I will be at BlogHer with the most fantastic roommates ever in Alena, Diana, and Suz.
3,000 like-minded people will descend on the same place to learn about the same things: blogging, social media, and networking. People will meet their friends, some for the first time and some in reunion. There will be parties and events. There will be random meet-ups in hallways and Starbucks.
I have great guest posts lined up to keep y’all entertained (and starving) in my absence.
In short, the weekend will be awesome.
But?
While I may be cool, calm, and collected (AND EXCITED) on the outside (thanks to my deodorant, no doubt…I mean, the deodorant doesn’t make me excited…), I am freaking out on the inside.
Like, “I could burst into nervous tears at any moment and my digestive system is on no-go-for-launch status” freaking out.
I have only flown by myself once. And it was a one-hour flight to Memphis. IT DOESN’T EVEN COUNT REALLY!
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My students? I have only seen them for two days. And while I have threatened verbal beatings when I return if they misbehave, I found out who my substitute is and I’m scared of the report I’ll see on Monday.
But most of all, I am really, really going to miss my boys. A lot.
Last night I put Joshua to bed so I could be close to him. He drank his milk and counted the characters and numbers on his cup. He said good night to Wall-E, and Thomas, and Miss C, and the Backyardigans, and Spider-man. I told him I loved him. And that I’d miss him. And that I loved him some more.
And then he said “Get ih bed.” And I kissed him a few times and put him down.
I worry that going is the right thing to do. If I’ve done everything I could do to make their time without me as painless as possible. If they’ll be okay without me.
I know they’ll be okay.
I know we’ll all be okay.
Better than okay.
But? I’m still freaking out on the inside.
I’m with you on this one. My never-still babies both snuggled in bed with me this morning and I couldn’t bring myself to move! Thinking about being away from the kids that long – and what damage my in-laws might do to my house during that time – along with the craziness of the conference? Beyond excited, but I kind of want to go rock myself in a corner a little. Not that I have time!
Don’t worry, I’m freaking out too. For A LOT of reasons. I couldn’t sleep last night. It’s like Christmas morning!
I can’t wait to hear all about it!!!
((hugz))
Jamie
Perfectly okay to freak out. Your boys will totally be okay and so will you. Have fun!!
Have fun momma! And they will be fine. I had to hop on a plane in March unexpectedly and leave the hubs and Abby for like 5 or 6 days. I made a crockpot meal for them. I prepped him on dropping Abby off at daycare, and I cried a little. But when I got back, the look on Abby’s face when she saw me was priceless! Seriously, have loads of fun!
I was completely freaking on the inside when I left for RAGBRAI. I had just spent a week at the beach with the family . . . with the kids all day & night. And I left, knowing that I wouldn’t be able to see them, at all.
It allowed me to recharge, and have fun, and do things that I’m willing to admit that I owed to myself. But, it still freaking sucked – the pain from missing them was palpable. It didn’t ruin the trip, at all, but it was always there.
You’re going to have a great time. you’re going to miss your boys, I’m sure . . . but that missing will just make the hugs & smiles & kisses that much sweeter when you get back home.
have fun! i may be slightly jealous!
Aww! You will have a blast Miranda! And the boys will most definitely be fine without you. Give Kate a face hug for me, too. K? I can’t wait to hear all about BlogHer!