Top ten things to do when away from the kids and husband for 2 days…
June 3, 2011
So I just returned from a “conference” in Ottawa (wink wink, nudge nudge). Okay, so I really went most of the time. But here’s what I managed to do in my “off” time.
- Enjoyed a GIGANTIC gin and tonic in business class on the train (I didn’t even ask for a double, however, clearly LOOKED like I needed one).
- Applied makeup in the hotel bathroom which had great lighting (as opposed to the car on the way to work while driving–does not make for a great eyeliner job!)
- Ordered whatever the hell I wanted off the menu without worrying it was “too spicy” or that the kids wouldn’t eat it because there were too many vegetables on the plate.
- Met up with an old girlfriend from high school and swapped marriage “war stories.” Realized we were both basically recounting the same damn story, just about different husbands!
- Bought a pair of hot high heels in a moment of confusion. Determined I’ll have to do special training to ensure I can chase after the kids in them.
- Took a trip to the local co-ed gym. Realized that by normally going to a women’s-only gym I’ve deluded myself into thinking I’m more fit than I actually am.
- Did not handle anyone else’s excrement or bodily functions!
- Went to a restaurant without plastic table clothes and crayons.
- Had enough time to actually read friends’ facebook posts. Discovered I was in the dark about my friend’s pregnancy for EIGHT months!
- Took a shower that lasted more than my usual 2.7 minutes!
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