Disguised blessing

Earlier this month, we decided we needed to get away. Get away from life, away from phones, away from the internet. This desire was solidified on November 10, the day we didn't pass court. We immediately decided it was time to plan something. No more waiting and putting everything in life on hold. We were feeling ragged and tired.

So, away we got. Last weekend, we pampered ourselves. We ate out. We stayed at a place much nicer than our usual haunts (which are either free or do not have indoor plumbing :). We slept, we read, we did nothing.

It was truly refreshing. Cuddling up in front of the fireplace with the sounds of the ocean waves crashing outside the window is surely what heaven is like.


These past few weeks have not been easy. But you know what? They have been incredible. I can't remember a time more richer than this. We have truly enjoyed just being together. We've stayed home more and we've spent more time together. Just the two of us.

So, this Thanksgiving I am thankful that our first court date did not go as we had hoped. If it had, we would not have had this extra time together. It has made us a better couple, and (we hope) it has made us better parents.