Just Sherrie and Doug

It has been years since Doug and I speant time together without the kids. As newlyweds we promised ourselves that we would never let an anniversary go by without cherishing one another and nurturing our relationship. That promise has gone unfulfilled since 2003 I think, it might actually be longer. This past weekend, however, we were able to entrust our 3 little ones to our friends the Klingonsmiths, and escape for what turned out to be almost a full 24 hours! We had the opportunity to head up to Midway and stay at a lovely cabin, for free, food included. No kids. I enjoyed waking in the night to, not a cry, or a knock, but to my own urge to watch the stars, and breathe the silent air. I love being in the peaceful out doors...just being. I loved talking to Doug during the afternoon and evening events, uninterupted. I loved that on the drive home we were just us, together, with no real stress or responsibility. We picked up our kids, and realized that they hadn't really even missed us, and the truth is that we hadn't really missed them either. I took this for a sign that we should do this more often. I love my children, they make us smile and laugh more than anything else in the world right now, but there is an appropriate balance between always being mom and dad, and just being Sherrie and Doug. We're still learning that appropriate balance, and from now on, I think it'll include more time together.