Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Last weekend, me and my hubby went to Antulang for one of those rare weekend getaways. I am usually very tired in the morning, and it would take me forever to drag myself out of bed. Doing the graveyard shift in taking care of Orrin for the past two months has not been easy, and the only real sleep is during the morning. But last weekend, I was so eager to just go to the beach, I was so easy to get up. And two big cups of coffee also helped.
We had arranged for a baby sitter the day before, and she showed up at our gate at promptly 8am. I was kind of reluctant to go without the little guy, and I kept of thinking of last minute reminders….about feeding schedules, the bath water’s temperature, don’t forget the vitamins, change the pacifier as soon as it falls down from his mouth, etc. etc. Its very hard not to worry about the little guy. But I kept on telling myself, its just for the day, and Ate Wilma will take good care of the little guy.
We went to the beach with my cousin and his girlfriend. It was fun not to have Orrin with us in the pick up for once. Just me and Arne. And the beach up ahead.
I haven’t gone to a nice white sand beach for almost a year now, and the place we went to was just what I needed. A getaway where I can forget I have a son to take care of even for just a couple of hours.
As soon as we got there, I wasted no time in getting into the water. It felt so good to be able to swim in the sea again (and be able to wear a bikini again). And to be able to see the reef hand in hand with my favorite diving and snorkel buddy. He may not have the body of that Nescafe guy in the commercial, but hsi dreadlocks are way more cooler. hehehe
