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we left town for three nights and four days last week.
it was so good.
it’s ALWAYS so good to get away!
we stayed at The Ambassador in Oklahoma City.
it was a beautiful building… beautiful rooms… i was even loving the hallways!
craig said we had to eat local the whole time and it was a delicious decision.
we slept LATE.
we ate dessert.
we rocked out with the Avett Brothers… there was NO ONE there?!
they were A M A Z I N G. 🙂
there were drunk 30 somethings wanting to fist fight because other drunk 30 somethings were being too noisy at the concert… really?
and they were belching.
REALLY? it always baffles me when grown ups act like that.
isn’t it written on my face that i am desperate for time away from child like behavior and have no patience for that nonsense?!
isn’t EVERYONE who is at a concert in the middle of nowhere on a thursday night?
isn’t that the thing?
and what adult belches in a crowd?
any who….
we saw movies.
he watched all the golf he wanted while i enjoyed pinterest and IG or crazy long showers.
we shopped.
we ate from food trucks.
we went to a street festival.
we worked out.
it was perfect.
another year we will go far away but for now ANY WHERE is good.
any where that i can have him all to myself to be able to have uninterrupted conversations.
and the sleep… ohhhh the sleep.
if you don’t get away often… YOU SHOULD for the sleep alone.
because you can become a different person when you get more than one full nights sleep at a time.
you BOTH can!
sleep does amazing things for our brains and our bodies!
you can BE a better mom and wife with sleep and rest!
if you have littles and it’s been more than 6 months since you’ve left them overnight… get planning.
if you have young kids who love to talk to you every waking moment…get planning.
if you have teenagers who talk back to you about anything and everything… get planning!
call your mom to watch your kids. ask your friends. find a college girl. hire a nanny!
you need it.
i don’t know you but i know you need it.
as a mom… as a wife… i know it.
and I KNOW without a doubt your husband needs “time alone” with just his wife… not his kids’ mom.
🙂
thanks Mr. D for a fabulous restful time together.
and for getting the strawberry cake.
Mindy - I think one of the best (and often neglected) things parents can do for their children is to keep their marriage relationship strong. “any where that i can have him all to myself” – that is a good thing : ) Fun peek into the Oklahoma City area. I have never been but it sure looks fun!
Kerry - Oh I agree, it is SO good to get some time out. looks like you both had an amazing time – i’m also glad i’m not the only one with teenagers who answer back about anything and everything! ugh! x
Janelle - I do need it!! Care to babysit??
Kathie - I LOVE the rainbow polka dot dress…and since I am pretty sure we will not be in the same place at the same time wearing it…where did you get it! It looks FANTASTIC on you, not sure I can pull it off like you, but I would sure like to try 🙂
Lisa McCracken - Sounds like a wonderful time and a great idea! And, you look fabulous!!
Flower Patch Farmgirl - Hottest polka dot dress of the year! -S
Rachel - UMMM how did I not know you were in OKC?!?! I would’ve stalked you down to say hi. 🙂
Carol S. - Saw the Avett Bros. in Knoxville last weekend and LOVED it!!! I was shocked they weren’t sold out, but heard they would have overflowed the smaller Bijou Theater but not sellout the civic auditorium. Regardless, I was completely smitten with that show. Fun, fun, fun and you’re inspiring me to schedule a Nashville getaway with my 26-years of marriage hubby. Do a weight loss post when you get a chance, you look fantastic and I’m curious if you’re enjoying some meals and cocktails while maintaining that fab figure…and how much you’re working out, which is my downfall…not enough!
sasha - Thank you for this one. I love all the pretty things you share, but remembering to take time for yourself and your relationship…I needed that. 🙂
jackie - So glad you enjoyed your stay in my town……Plenty is really one of the best places to shop and the food trucks are incredible……….I wish I would of known you were visiting and I could of suggested a few more places for you to visit! Maybe another time!
Angela - Where is that cute lacy top from? Please don’t say from such-and-such-place-five-years-ago because I will be sad. 😉 I’m not really a lacy person, but I’m feeling I should take the plunge.
So glad you and the Mister had a good, relaxing time!
laura oyler - i love that outfit with the dress, polka dot cardigan, and cowboy boots! how cute!!
Kristin S - I hope you bought that polka dot dress because you look hottie mchottie in that!!!!
Tere - Wow, wow, wow.
Picture 42.
The waist.
So tiny.
Like one of the women in Mad Men. You look AMAZING.
And then the food….I describe a good trip by the great food. Yum.
I am so glad you had a great getaway with Mr. D.
xoxo Tere
Taylor - I’m from OKC, just moved to Austin last week!! Did you love the floors of the ambassador?! I want all their paint colors, too! It’s a beautiful space. Glad you had a great time!!
Alicia @ Investing Love - I was just away on a girls weekend and I was amazed at how many of the other moms had NEVER left their kids. Why!? It is so soooo important to get away and refresh, especially with your hubby. We have not been away together in forever and we are needing it badly. Soon…very soon! Thanks for this. Also, jealous of the Avett Bros. You’ve got one on me! But I saw Mumford, so we’re even 😉
BRIANNA - oh goodness. that dress. the colored one with the polka dots… where is it from, it’s fabulous!!
meg duerksen - MP – we ate at Iguana, Cheevers, Bleu Truck Park, Cafe do Brasil, Louies & Red Rock. We wanted to also eat at Stella and Waffle Champion. don’t wait till sunday morning for waffle champion. the line was OUT THE DOOR! i reccomend all the places we went!
ALL GREAT!
i don’t remember the store where the green thing was because it was at night and really crowded from the festival. it was semi close to the ambassador… 10 minute walk? it was a big place full of all second hand stuff. awesome, beautiful stuff…pricey though.
AMY JUPIN – that dress was at Anthro. i tried it on and put it back. 🙂 i will gladly help you choose your outfits for a getaway. lets FaceTime! ha ha ha!
Dianne - I just got back from a week away with my husband and the father of my five kids. I couldn’t agree more with your last statement. I am also glad you enjoyed my town – OKC. And glad I didn’t run into you anywhere because I would have totally embarrased myself. 😉
Lisa - Yes, yes and yes! Couldn’t agree with you more. Every married couple NEEDS time away. And it doesn’t have to be expensive! We don’t have much extra money so we find some cheap deal at a hotel close by and do that. Once a year probably. Even just a night away is so good for the soul. But 3 or more nights is amazing. One day my husband and I will be able to do a week vacation to some exotic location! But for now I’ll take those small, nothing real special, nights away. 🙂
amy jupin - what is this fancy pants dress and that teeny tiny waistline i’m seeing?
we need a breakdown of outfits here.
and accessories.
and boots.
because if we are going to plan our trips, then damn it, i’m gonna need to know what to wear!
Charly - One of my favorite cities!!! I’m glad you had a great time in OKC for your anniversary! Now I need to plan a weekend trip there to see all my friends…miss that town.
MP - We were just talking about a short getaway to OKC! AND, we were planning on staying at The Ambassador! Can you give me any restaurant recommendations? Also, where is the pic from with green table and yellow stool? I’m glad you had a good time and thanks in advance for any info!!!
Jenn - I’ve never been to Oklahoma, but it looks like I need to make a trip! Awesome, awesome pictures!
tasha roe - So. Much. Fun!!!!!!
and daaaaayum, gurl! you’re lookin fine! you’ve always been adorable, but hello, miss foxy! and that polkadot rainbowy dress!!!! gah!!
Mickie Lara - LOVE seeing all of your pictures from your OKC adventure. I felt a bit like I was stalking you because I could almost always tell where you were from the pics…ha! So glad you had a great time and makes me want to do a Staycation at the Ambassador and eat at all of our great restaurants and food trucks!
Jackie - Holy beautiful pictures, Batman! Love love love it. I’ve got 3 kids (6, 2, and 6 months) and ohmygoshyouresoright about the whole get-outta-there thing. Looks like I need to get planning!
Amy - Love your pictures! Sounds amazing!! You guys are so cute!
Marjie - I read a quote yesterday that went like this:
“How to ruin your kid for life. Put your child’s needs over those of your spouse.”
Away time together is so necessary to sustain a healthy marriage and sanity for yourself! Great post!