Weekend Getaway

Eric and I had our first weekend away from Emmett. As much as we both missed him, it was such a healthy thing to do for both us and him. It was a great way for me and Eric to reunite a little bit as a couple for for Emmett to have some independence from his parents. I definitely think all couple's with children deserve a small break, even if it's a very short getaway road trip. We went to Des Moines for my best friends wedding and on the way home stopped for lunch in Iowa City where I went for college. Being back in IC made me remember why I picked that campus. The city is filled with color, art and is very liberal. All things that go quite well with me. I kept thinking about how much I understand why parents dream for their kids to go to their colleges. I had fun, worked hard and got a teaching job out of it, so it worked for me! I would LOVE to have Emmett go to the University of Iowa, but I would of course never force it. At least I'll have to have him visit the campus sometime.