The comfort zone of home is disrupted when the routine is changed. It is only in that time when one realizes how much is dependent on each second being taken with some sort of activity. This is not to say that all is planned at home with the Tot, but each minute is spoken for when Tatum is ruling the roost. Her presence is hard to ignore or and is hard to deny!
Today was different. I have traveled before just for the day, but I have not left for an overnight trip since she was a baby. I created “shifts” so she was not buckled to one person for two straight days. Thank goodness Doug could step up and take her shopping and back to his house to build a nativity scene. Supposedly there were some secrets taking place, but I did not feel left out in the least. Nope..not in the least. Not in the teeny tinniest bit. None. hmph
Then, Gabby would come in to ring in the evening. Cupcakes sure help take her mind of mommy. Especially one with an elephant and giraffe? I’m feeling outdone!
Now, there’s the my side here in New Orleans. I walked into my room, plopped down my bag, opened the shades, and sat down. What now? Ok, well, I’ll check out the pool. Mmmm…ok, no, it’s not heated, so perhaps the workout room. Not yet. I needed to just take in the quietness. I did sit down to work for a minute and have a bite. I had something in my bag since after looking at the room service menu, uuuhhhh, I did not think creole soup for $20 would be that good!? Or would it? If it was to be that good, I better venture out of the Hilton. Anyway, it was weird not having ANY interruptions except the sound of traffic from the window and vacuums cleaning the rooms next door.
I decided to call the Tot, tell her I loved her, and then find what the heck is around this place. It’s near the airport, so McDonalds is as good as it gets. Perhaps there will be a cajun Big Mac? Probably not.
It’s still early in the evening, and I miss the Tot, Doug, and my “comfort zone,” but honestly, for one night, getting out of the routine is a bit refreshing however “uncomfortable” it may be.
Gotta go through my presentation AGAIN! Coming home soon Tatie Tots! XOXOXO
