Not just a vacation but a MOMCATION

I need, not just a vacation but a MOMCATION.

With the three-day weekend coming up (Labor Day) I’ve been thinking about what needs to be done vs what I would like to do.

I would like to go to Mono Lake and explore the area, hike the trails in the moonlight, view the beautiful breath taking Southern Sierra Nevada Range…But that is a 6 hour drive from my house and the kids are still in school and I’d like to spend a week exploring the back side of the Sierras….so I’ll stay at home.

So if I had a week off, a week where I’m not working or hauling teenagers, cleaning, organizing, making the universe work for my family, or doing all of the other “mom” stuff, what would I do?

• I would take the dog for a walk in the park every single morning. I’d close my eyes and listen to the birds and the water of the lake lapping on the shore. I’d bask in the glory of the oak trees, say hi to fellow bicycle riders, dog walkers, and people on horseback. I’d look for deer, coyotes, eagles, hawks, rabbits and bobcats.
• I’d go to the big bookstore and have coffee and spend hours looking at books and THEN bring a big bag of books home with me. Later in the week I’d go to the neighborhood used bookstore and do the same.
• I’d read. Nothing good for me – paranormal romances, historic romances, modern romances, crime novels, mysteries…wait – those are all good for me.
• I’d go downtown in the middle of the week and have lunch with my husband.
• I’d draw and write every single day.
• I’d have lunch with friends. And as a VM (Vampire Mom) I’d have a wonderful lunch with some of my favorites every single day. Right now I get in a good Friday lunch that lasts me all week, but wouldn’t it be nice to get fresh blood every single day of the week. Yes, I’m feeling a little greedy but that’s ok, moms rarely get to be greedy.
• I’d have a spa day
• I’d take my VM girlfriends to the art museum then we’d go shopping.
• I’d plant big posts of glorious flowers for my back deck and plan my winter garden.
• I’d go to the gym every single day.
• I’d learn to roller skate.

Sounds nice. Maybe I’ll take the list and try to maybe do one or two items every week (right, wouldn’t that be nice). What would you do on your MOMCATION?

But on a very good note…I’m going to the Giant’s Game in San Francisco with my family which is a vacation in itself! Beautiful Park and of course our team! Go Giants!

And GO RIVERCATS too – we’re so proud of our Sacramento Baseball Team!!!!!

Have a fun and safe  holiday everyone.

~ Juliette

The image above seemed fitting…

Also… Not sure where Mono Lake is? Check it out at this link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514

This is what it looks like: