A Mama-Only Overnight

Me and two of my close mama-friends packed up and headed to the coast Friday afternoon for a mama-only overnight in a yurt. We spent the night at Beverly Beach, near Newport, which is a gorgeous state park surrounded by trees.  We got to our yurt around 8, and spent the evening snacking, drinking margaritas, and laughing. The next morning we all stayed in bed until 8 (way past my normal time) and then headed to the beach. It was glorious to just sit and relax... without having to pay attention to kids, or apply sunscreen, or wash sand out of small eyes. We sat and talked, looked for agates, and enjoyed the quiet. The weather was amazing- warm and sunny with a wonderful breeze. On the way home we took the long way, stopped for Mexican food, and pulled over to sightsee whenever the urge set in.
I love my kids. A lot. But it was amazing to have 24 hours where I was responsible for only myself. I didn't have to listen to whining, didn't have to beg children to go to bed, or even do any dishes. I think we may have to make this a regular thing. A mama deserves a night off every month, right?