dotMom 2012 & a mini getaway

I was so very fortunate to get away this past weekend and go to dotMom, an event hosted by Lifeway. Last year was the first time they held the event and I also attended it. It was so refreshing for me and my soul to get away from everything and focus on me for a bit. To give a little recap dotMom is for Mom's of any age and has speakers and breakout sessions that you get to choose from. I loved all of the speakers but my most favorite was Esther Burroughs. She is truly a godly woman that I could sit and listen too for hours. I love how she calls her husband "my man" and when she talk about God she refers to him as "papa". She is just one of those women that radiates her faith.

The very first friend I made when we moved to Anniston almost 5 years ago went with me and it was so much fun to hang out with her. She is someone that I can be myself with and understand what its like to be a mom that goes thru things like I do. We talked about lots of stuff and made plans to go to dotMom again next year in Chattanooga!

My boys were so excited to see me when I got back Saturday night and I felt like I was ready to tackle some new things with them and for them. Change does not always come easy but once it gets into a routine I think we will all be happier. If you need a getaway check this event out, you will not be disappointed!

Now on to the mini getaway...

The hubby travels some for work and we earn points that can be turned into free hotel nights. We had one getting ready to expire so I planned for us to use it this weekend and do something fun with the boys. Well, things change and I was just convicted over the weekend that we needed to do something for just the two of us. So, with the help of my awesome sister, we went "away" to dinner and a night in a hotel in our own town! It may sound crazy but it was well worth the uninterrupted time to just talk and hangout with each other. I really think all couples need to do this a few times during the year. We will probably do this again but may venture an hour or so away if time allows. (and the boys love any time with Aunt P they can get!)