Girls weekend! Six moms escaping DC, abandoning 18 children with their dads. Someone call child protective services.
As a swim mom, first thing I did, checked the PVS Swimming calendar to ensure it was a free weekend. It was. Check written, plans made. 4 Days in Palm Beach….sigh!
That was six months ago. Three months ago, early bird long course meet added.
I left him anyways, two soccer games, one Bat Mitzvah and a weekend full of swimming. I have been to millions of meets, millions more to come. Missing one wouldn’t hurt me. Would it?
Grace has had one goal for a year. To make Long Course Zones. And this was her first shot to see if the hard work and determination would pay off. And I was in Florida. All the complaining I do about meets is really just lip service. I love them. And I really wanted to see this swim. Don’t get me wrong, I totally got on that airplane anyways! Wasn’t sure how Sunday at 2:30 was going to feel but I knew with the sand under my toes it should feel pretty darn good…
Reminded me of an old song:
But I’m sad to say, I’m on my way,
won’t be back for many a day.
My heart is down, my head is turning around,
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town.
Grace would be just fine. But what about me?
flylikeagirl 
Tonight I’m actually going for my first overnighter alone since…I don’t know when…but certainly since Ben was born (he’s just over a year). I hope I don’t cry the whole time. Wish me luck!
Updates? I am sure you had an amazing time.
So did she make the Zone cut? Road trip?
Yes, did she make it? Did you make it through the weekend?? I totally understand how you feel- I would feel the exact same way. I just had to laugh when you said you checked the schedule…six months in advance. It’s crazy how much things change.
She did! Thanks. And I did too, we had such a great time.
My husband is a saint. I left him an action packed weekend to be alone. He did great, even cooked a meal!
I had to giggle at your post….I completely understand and I feel the same way about my kids meets….did she make the zones???
My dad (who is Canadian) used to sing that song to me every bedtime….I haven’t heard it since I was 10 years old, but reading the words sent shivers down my spine!
She did and I just finished the story. I can’t believe you know that song. I learned it when I was a kid in music!