In an attempt to act like my life is just a series of romantic gestures, getaways, and straight-out-of-a-movie, I am here to tell you that I am taking a trip.
Yes.
Was I just in my classroom working on a word wall that was so mathematically difficult that it was undeniably confirmed that I cannot teach in the upper grades? Yes.
Was I expecting a lunch and movie date with the husband after I conquered the word wall (that I wanted to change my mind about and instead make it into a bulletin board about mazes and crooked lines instead)? Yes.
Except, while I was working, I got a text.
And my husband planned a spontaneous trip up to Paso Robles. We are going to visit the winery that we are members of and go wine tasting . . . and we get to bring Murphie because the hotel is dog friendly and the winery is, too!
Now.
People.
I am not spontaneous.
Ever. I like to plan things. Such as word walls that are impossible to build. Or when I will have wine. And where I will have wine. Such as at night on my couch. Or in the afternoon in my backyard. Not six hours away at a winery that I wasn’t expecting to go to because we hadn’t planned it ahead of time.
I had plans to research word wall packs on TpT and laminate the stuff and cut out the laminate along with a whole slew of other exciting things to do this weekend. I mean, I had real plans.
BUT. After almost seventeen years of marriage, I remembered what I was supposed to say to my husband when he wanted to do something spontaneous.
Instead of a flat-out no (which, apparently, is the wrong thing to say, by the way) . . . I said, “Let me think about it.”
Are you dying? My teammates were dying . . . and they thought I was out of my mind. GO, they said.
But I have plans, I said!
But in the end, after about five minutes of figuring and reconfiguring my plans with the laminate, I said yes.
So even though I had thought I might blog tonight and tomorrow and Sunday, I won’t be doing that.
HOWEVER. I have another plan. And that is to Instagram and update my FB page as often as possible.
So check in!
And remember . . . my life is always like this. Romantic gestures, getaways and straight-out-of-a-movie.
We never just sit on the couch and make a marathon out of Mad Men or Sons of Anarchy or Scandal or Downton Abbey or any of those shows and eat snacks and nap. Nope. Not us.
How about you? Are you spontaneous? Because I am not. But I am working on it. I have made plans to work on it.
Hope you made a plan to just enjoy yourself! 🙂
Your road trip sounds lovely! Have a great time. 🙂
Lauren
Love, Laughter and Learning in Prep!
I'm right there with you!! Athough it does sound a little less stressful than having anxiety over trips that have been planned for months 😉
I love 45 minutes from Paso Robles and would recommend going to Opolo if you have the time. Their Mountain Zin is AWESOME!
How fun. Safe travels; enjoy peace and plenty.
Barbara
Have fun! I totally understand- I have to plan to be spontaneous! That's great you get to take Murphie too. Carol
My friend! How awesome…i am sooooo like you but you will have a great time and have a memory to cherish, have a glass for me….enjoy!
That sounds so amazing, I am jealous! ENJOY!!! I've only been once, but it was magical. There was lots of wine involved, and lounging in fields, and real kittens! It was all very under the Tuscan sun…Midnight Cellars was one we visited, I think. Happy lounging and tasting!
I love that area. Where will you stay that allows dogs? We love Justin Winery and their Obtuse
I am in Sunnyvale, CA so Paso Robles is about 3+ hours for us. Have fun!
I am not spontaneous, but I think I could learn to be if my husband planned an amazing road trip! Have FUN!
I'm a planner, too! I just got a little anxious reading your post – ha! It sounds like a blast, though, and you deserve it. Enjoy!
Kristin
My Carolina Classroom
SO jealous! Have a great time!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
That sounds like so much fun! I am from Paso Robles. However, I now live in VA. I look forward to seeing your pictures on Instagram.
That sounds fun! I would have reacted THE.VERY.SAME.WAY!! What is up with that?!
I found your blog through Hadar's Session Handout, even though I won't be able to go to Vegas. I just want to know what I am missing! 🙂
I love your blog and store. I am one of your newest followers on both sites! Hopefully you were able to enjoy some time with your husband and your pup.
Carrie
i Heart Second
The Think Aloud Cloud
I am quite spontaneous. I have packed up my apartment and moved in three days from Massachusetts to Texas on a whim to teach 6th grade. Greatest move ever. I know you will have a fabulous time. Have fun!
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