When you have a toddler, the force required for a night away is roughly equal to the escape velocity needed to exit the earth’s atmosphere. In other words, a baby free vacation is about as likely as flying to the moon. And yet, by the time you read this I will be on a plane en route to New York with a friend for a good old fashioned girl’s weekend. Just typing those words makes me feel like I might pee on myself accidentally — like a kid on Christmas — because the excitement is TOO MUCH.
But I’m also more than a little sad. I hope Ben remembers to feed Ike. And squeeze his chubby little legs for me. And smell his pretty hair.
Thankfully I don’t really have time to worry too much about that, because I am busy packing and yelping and trying to figure out how to enjoy New York without looking like a total douchewad tourist.
Ok, maybe I’m a little worried that I will come home to an unwashed baby who has subsisted mainly on soda and cookies in my absence…
Surely not, right? Everything will be fine, right? Right?
Ok, must finish packing. And preparing wholesome baby lunches. And trying not to panic. And definitely not sleeping…
I’m out. See you dudes next week!
[All photos by the amazing Martin Parr]
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HAVE A GREAT TIME!
(Sorry to shout, but I had to make myself clear.)
Ike will be fine Ike will be fine Ike will be fine.
Just remember — someone smart like you wouldn’t have a dumbass babydaddy.
Take some pictures!!
Ben and Ike have got this. Now go paint the town Klein blue, or brass, or whatever you fancy!
Ditto Anita and Rebecca. Enjoy your rare free time.
SO jealous. Think of your time away as necessary father/son bonding for your boys. Have a fantastic time!
Love LOVE Marti Parr! Thanks for reminding me of his genius. Have a great time–and yes, everything will be fine.
Don’t worry, I’ll totally send matt over to check on ben and ike. That made you feel better, right?
By Girls, have a great time!!
Woot Woot! From Texarkana to the big city. I’m sure you have the camera, but don’t forget your belly bag and I Heart NYC t-shirt too.
And the boys will be perfect, so let yourself go
Have a great trip!! I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog. I’m always looking to meet other ATX bloggers!
Aw. I think I remember every single one of these Martin Parr pictures. It’s actually really hard to turn the camera around and get photos like this. I know because I’ve tried.
Have a wonderful time in the city!
good for you – have a blast!
while you are in new york, you should visit jessica warren. she did this amazing job remodeling her brownstone, got profiled on desire to inspire, and then mentioned *you* in a comment on her fb page…
http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2011/6/2/jessicas-miraculous-renovation.html
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=216849208335228&set=a.216849048335244.55235.215753515111464&type=1&theater
Oh yes, please stop by. I’ll take you to my “secret” stores.