chicago bound

i should be sleeping- or at least packing- in preparation for my trip to chicago tomorrow for the retreat! i am so excited. i have wanted to go for the last couple years and just never felt able to spend the time away from the boys. but now, ben is a pro at home, so i am running off for the weekend. paula, sadie, beth and i are driving out to chi town to join 70 others for a wonderful weekend! did i mention i was going without the boys? ben has a weekend planned too, with chris, colin, and pa-going to cec with the boys tomorrow and the chinese buffet in cranberry on sat. have fun and thanks honey! you're the best!