Whenever I go away, I realize just a little more how precious my family is to me.  When I hear Hailey’s sweet little voice on the other end of the phone I just about lose it.  Quite a few women had their babies and kids along this weekend at the BlogHer Conference and I just about had to shove my heart back down into my chest every time I saw a mama with her child.  I longed for Hailey to be there with me, right by my side on my adventurous journey (ESPECIALLY in the Sesame Street suite!).  I missed my husband when I was out doing a little site-seeing in the city, I wanted so badly to share that experience with him.  There are pros and cons to traveling alone.  I did enjoy the freedom to go out and about when I pleased and also enjoyed the female bonding.  Sometimes I think that makes me a stronger person in the end.  The women I have met over the past year or so have played very important roles in my life and I wouldn’t give that up for the world.

That being said, I have another five days out on my own.  I plan to take advantage of the time I have to focus on me and what I can do to make myself a better mom, wife and individual.  I’m very fortunate to be able to experience all of these opportunities and that will just make my family stronger in the end.  I look forward to the tears of happiness when I finally get back home to my little family.