....Versus Wants

I need this.

We're leaving tomorrow for San Diego and I really need this.

Time away from here.

Maybe it's this heat. Maybe it's all the time spent indoors for fear of melting. Maybe it's just the "getting away" part.

Maybe it's just me.

But I need to see the ocean. Curl my toes in the sand and dig with them 'til they reach the harder, wet sand underneath. Close my eyes and listen to the sounds of the shore....the waves, the wind, my children playing nearby, my husband conversing en Espanol to his mama.

Yes, I need this.

I'm 22 weeks. I think. Ever since my due date changed that hasn't been so clear.

So I'm in the middle of my pregnancy. The hardcore sleepiness has subsided and paved the way for more energetic days. I'm looking forward to really being there with my family - building sand castles, walking along the beach, doing all kinds of San Diego to-do's. The weather is cooler there than I would like with highs in the 60's, but at least it's not in the 90's. I'll just pack some sweaters. Go buy some maternity sweatpants. Wrap myself in a blanket if it gets too cold.

We'll only be gone for a week but I think that's time to get my mind in shape. I got an email this morning that said when you take responsibility for everything that happens to you, you become free.

I needed to hear that.

It's kind of like the Miguel Ruiz books I have. I started reading the set again and am taking them with me if I get some downtime. They help. A whole lot.

And I need that right now.

Positivity, inspiration, a different perspective.....

.....and a really good pedicure.