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I had a glorious day at the beach yesterday.  I know you are wondering how great can a day at the beach be for me to use the word “glorious” and what made it so “glorious”?  Let me help put this into perspective for you.

Four words:  No spouse.  No kids.

It was just me and one of my closest friends who also went sans hubby and children. My husband and her husband agreed, as Mother’s Day gifts to us, to keep the children from when they wake up until we get home so that we could enjoy a day at the beach alone.  It was a win-win.  Mom’s get a break and Dad’s get some one-on-one bonding time.

The second my friend and I got into her mini van, we both let out a screech at the exact same moment.  It was a screech of freedom celebrating something we have long forgotten - ourselves.  As moms we tend to not take enough time to breathe and think of ourselves.  We put our kids, spouses, other family members, friends, houses and even pets first before we even take time for us, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, tired and, at times, emotional.

Anyhoo, back to my gloriousness.<—my word   I won’t bog you down with the details of our day except to say that it didn’t entail me eating my lunch with any little sandy hands in it.  Nor did I have to make several runs to the potty for anyone. I  didn’t have to make a sand castle for anyone.  Nor did I have to hold any shells with a death grip for fear we might lose it even though there are millions just like it under our feet.  I didn’t have to keep my eye on anyone, in fact I could close them if I wanted to.  I didn’t have anyone clinging to my spaghetti string strap top for dear life hoping that, even though it can hardly hold my boob in, surely it will hold a 46 lb child afloat as waves are crashing on us and pulling us back.

Ahhhhhh, the gloriousness of no responsibility for any other human beings.  All I had to do was be there to soak in the warmth of the sun on my body, smell the salty air and feel the sea breeze embrace me as if it were trying to welcome me into it’s home for the day.

The beauty of the day was that we did exactly what we wanted when we wanted.  The eye candy on the beach wasn’t too bad either.  We’re convinced the hot dad that came over to me asking for some sun block because he “left his in his car” was just coming to check me out…that’s what we’re telling ourselves anyways.

It was so relaxing.  I haven’t been to the beach without children in 7 years.  I forgot what it was like.  I hadn’t missed it actually,  I love going to the beach with my family.  It’s a lot of work, but we always have fun together.  It was just nice to get a break and take time for me.  We all need to take time for us!!