It's about priorities.

Having them, knowing them, and not taking advantage of them.

Priorities.

For so long we've prioritized everything in our lives - the children, above all. Nick and Nora, but certainly Melissa and Jeff, who are a post in and of themselves this week. The house. Jobs. Money. Everything but us. And we started to suffer. Then we started to really suffer. Then we began to nearly fall apart.

Angus and I are prioritizing us now. We realize what nearly happened. I realized what nearly happened. And we are taking time for just us.

My dad and stepmom arrive on Wednesday. They're here to babysit. They're here to adore their grandbabies and be with them for almost a week.

Angus and I leave on Friday for four days in Cyprus. We are blowing air miles and going away and we even got an upgrade on the way. There will be sun and sea and sex.

We are staying in a fantastic-looking hotel. It's being paid for using one of those pre-paid credit cards my folks gave us last year as a joint birthday present.

We're going away, just the two of us, for the first time in almost 2 years. I am beside myself with excitment. I cannot wait to actually be away and to actually try to sleep. We need a break so badly it is almost unfathomable.

That I'm going away with my most favorite person in the world is the icing on the proverbial cake.

Priorities.

I have them, and sometimes I need to be reminded of them.

-H.

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1 Great news. Sort of like they say on airplane: place oxygenmask on yourself before those around you that may need help.

Posted by: Charles at February 09, 2009 10:56 AM (maQJG)

2 Exceedingly jealous but thoroughly pleased on your behalf! Soak up some of those lovely warm rays of sunshine for me!

Posted by: Hairy Farmer Family at February 09, 2009 11:08 AM (2cHGr)

3 Wowser! That hotel looks amazing! A perfect place to realign the priorities.

Posted by: Betty M at February 09, 2009 11:08 AM (lt+d+)

4 So glad for you and Angus! Relax,enjoy! It has been so long since My SO and I have been away together, I wonder what we would talk about all alone with no children lol. Hopefully we will have a chance to find out in 2009! Have a fabulous time Helen!

Posted by: jusjtme at February 09, 2009 11:14 AM (pp/5D)

5 Wow, enjoy!

Posted by: moira at February 09, 2009 11:19 AM (UGBIN)

6 i can't wait for the pics! Abs x

Posted by: abs at February 09, 2009 11:20 AM (pejJ8)

7 I am so happy for you and I envy you as well. I can't complain, I "go away" often... I go EAST every time I need to put gasoline in my car! I even leave my state! Why should I envy you?? :-) Have a great time!

Posted by: Vicki at February 09, 2009 11:45 AM (2VoLW)

8 How lovely! Have a fantastic time and enjoy being together, without any other stresses on your time. Can't wait to see the pictures of warm skies!

Posted by: Suzie at February 09, 2009 11:54 AM (zJPh8)

9 I hope you have a fabulous trip!!! Your babies will have lots of fun with their grandparents, who are probably getting the best treat time with the little ones. LOL.

Posted by: Amy at February 09, 2009 12:24 PM (Ex6XB)

10 Ditto to what Charles said. Have a good time!!

Posted by: ~Easy at February 09, 2009 01:57 PM (IVGWz)

11 Sounds heavenly. Good for you. I don't think I'll make it there in this lifetime. I do enjoy traveling vicariously through you though. Enjoy!

Posted by: Lisa at February 09, 2009 02:25 PM (YEsan)

12 It will do you a world of good! We did this last summer for five days in Mexico and it was heavenly. We even made a rule that we could only talk about serious relationship stuff while we were in the ocean, because how mad can you get when you are treading turquoise water? Enjoy!

Posted by: donna at February 09, 2009 03:27 PM (xSk7G)

13 All that sounds like great stress relief and just getting away from it all. Take lots of pics and you two have a fantastic time! Bahamas next time?

Posted by: Ernie E at February 09, 2009 06:03 PM (1EvX5)

14 Awesome!

Posted by: That Girl at February 09, 2009 08:50 PM (hzryQ)

15 I'm so happy for you! and thank your dad and step-mom for me

Posted by: kenju at February 09, 2009 10:26 PM (shDit)

16 HOORAY!! Have a fab holiday!!

Posted by: Patsy at February 09, 2009 10:42 PM (vXEc8)

17 Oh, I am so happy for you two! I wish for you a relaxing holiday filled with love, joy, and happiness! Enjoy!

Posted by: Stacie at February 10, 2009 02:03 AM (p6L8W)

18 I had to leave another comment because this? "We even made a rule that we could only talk about serious relationship stuff while we were in the ocean, because how mad can you get when you are treading turquoise water?" sounds like Heaven (or Nirvana, whatever) on Earth. I need a vacation like this someday.

Posted by: Lisa at February 10, 2009 05:08 AM (YEsan)

19 How fantastic! Enjoy yourselves and leave the computer at home. We don't want to hear from you for the week. ;-)

Posted by: D at February 10, 2009 01:00 PM (Zgqmj)

20 You're leaving this place for Cyprus? Pfft. You must be mad. Enjoy your time away. You deserve it, dagnubbit!

Posted by: MsPrufrock at February 10, 2009 02:31 PM (Lorry)

21 People do make the mistake of always putting the kids (and everything else) first thinking, "there's always tomorrow." As we know, that day doesn't come for more than half of us. Glad to see you and Angus taking steps to protect your precious love! Enjoy!

Posted by: Julie at February 11, 2009 12:47 AM (NQvwn)

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