My Blogging Break Is Over
I’m back! I promised I wouldn’t be gone long.
My break consisted of a week away from the blogging world and my many blogging friends.
I was without my computer and clearly do not rely on old technology to write (i.e. paper and pen), so I literally could not write during my break.
I made a point to disconnect from technology, and so I tried really hard not to check in on my phone. Heck, if it weren’t for the map function I probably could have gone most of the trip without turning on my phone!
I thought it was going to be hard to disconnect, but truth be told, it was rather easy. But, I suspect that’s because my break was really one giant fun distraction.
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Mr. MPB and I dropped our dog off with some friends and hopped on a plane for a few days away just the two of us.
We had been saving some free flights in hopes of using them for travel with an adoption match. But the points were about to expire and with no adoption match on the horizon, we decided to use the points and enjoy a long weekend away. (Secretly I was/am hoping to tempt the universe into providing an adoption match now that we’ll have to pay for the flights out of pocket).
It was not planned to be a baby-moon (I’m still not really sure what a baby-moon even is), but I can honestly say I’m desperately hoping that this was our very last weekend away as just a family of two people.
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So, with virtually free flights across the country (by free I mean if you don’t consider all the money paid over time to collect the points), we booked a few days in Montréal, Canada.
I found a cheap hotel, just outside of the main area with okay reviews (because we are penny pinchers and because we don’t spend too much time in the hotel room our traveling theory is we can better spend our money on touring the scenery then we can on a hotel). So, I booked the cheap hotel and just hoped that it would be in a decent(ish) area that is safe, clean and bedbug free. Of course, when you get cheaper hotels, this is always a gamble because you never really know until you arrive.
Anyways, when we arrived we discovered that we were just a few blocks out of the main area, and the hotel did meet our standards of decent(ish). Honestly, asides from the insanely rowdy Friday night street noise the hotel was perfect for us (it was so loud that even Mr. MPB was shocked).
So after checking into the hotel, we slid right into vacation mode.
We didn’t obsess over the adoption wait or the adoption bills.
We made a point to enjoy our few days off, knowing at the back of our minds that we might not have a few days like this again for many years.
We didn’t rush around. We didn’t have timelines. We didn’t have a schedule. We didn’t try to see everything.
Instead, we slowed down.
We slept-in. We talked. We walked (alot). We shopped. We laughed. We ate. We drank.
We simply enjoyed each other’s company.
P.S. Pictures to come on Sunday, as it’s going to take a bit of time to sort through all the photos!
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I’m so glad you had such a wonderful time! I lived in Montreal for a couple years and that city is amazing in so many ways. Perfect little getaway – just what you needed, by the sound of things!
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We did have a wonderful few days, thanks Lindsay!
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I got so excited yesterday when I saw that you had liked someone’s post, lol. I knew it meant you were back! You were missed! I’m so happy you got a long weekend away. I have actually been to Montreal. I went with my ex from CT and another couple and we were in our 20’s (them early, me middle to late) and they were into the whole strip club/clubbing thing back then and it was winter and freezing so I didn’t get to see much of the actual city, but the food was amazing. Welcome back and I sincerely hope that’s your last weekend away as a family of 2 also. 🙂
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I did start catching up on a few blogs yesterday. I still have more to go, but it’s nice to be back. 🙂
The food in Montreal definitely is amazing! 🙂
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Oh this makes me so happy. I love that you were able to get away and disconnect. I have to say- I did miss you though:). Welcome back!! Xo
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Awe, thanks mamajo! We really needed a few days away from it all, but it is nice to be back. 🙂
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Good for you! 🙂 I love Montreal. I took Hope for Spring Break this year–it was cold, but just lovely. I’m hoping that you indeed tempted fate by using those points and that a match is soon made! 🙂
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It was cold at this time of year too!! We brought sweaters and vests, but didn’t bring real jackets and that was a big mistake! But we had fun and really that’s all that matters. 🙂
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Oh this sounds like a perfect vacation. Count me in for next time?? Lol
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It was the perfect vacation! Exactly what we needed! 🙂
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Sounds lovely! Glad you had a good time.
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We had a wonderful time, thanks Sondra!
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I’m so glad you had a great time in Montreal, and that the places you picked worked out. How awesome to pay for it in points too! It’s funny that I was thinking, too bad she couldn’t do a quick pit stop in Toronto- we could hang out! I can’t wait to see your photos. DW and I desperately need to get away somewhere before Mochi comes, and I’m wondering if Montreal would be a good contender. Welcome back my friend!
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We actually talked about trying to stop over in your part of the world!! We just couldn’t make it work with the points. 😦
We had a great time in Montreal so I think you and DW should totally consider going there. Or maybe flying to the other side of the country to visit me! 🙂
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Sounds like a lovely vacation. I hope thr universe is now tempted too. It’s just gotta happen now!
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Thank you my friend. I so hope the universe is now tempted too!! 🙂
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Yay! Can’t wait to see the pics. I, too, hope it is your very last getaway before you meet your baby.
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Awe, thanks my friend!! If only the universe would cooperate and make that happen.
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I am so happy you had a lovely break. Montreal is a beautiful city. And yes, come on universe, mess with her, make her pay right now for the adoption travel. She deserves to be punished for taking a break. 🙂
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Thank you my friend. It was a much needed break and we really enjoyed it. Here’s to hoping, that now it will happen. 🙂
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Welcome back! Can’t wait for the pics! Sounds like a nice trip!
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It was a wonderful few days away! 🙂
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That’s so wonderful that you were able to take some time away! (On all fronts!) Welcome back! 🙂
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Thanks Molly! We really enjoyed our vacation and I enjoyed being disconnected too. 🙂
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That sounds divine! I bet you feel so much more centered.
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Yes, for the most part I am feeling a lot more centered. Sometimes a few days away from it all is exactly what is needed. 🙂
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Welcome back! Sounds like a wonderful trip, and I’m glad you and Mr. MPB got to spend some nice quality time together, just enjoying each other’s company! I hope this tempts fate to make you pay for a plane flight soon. 🙂
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Thanks!! I have to agree, nothing would make me happier right now then having to pay for flights! 🙂
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Welcome back! Sounds like you have a fabulous trip. Hope it let you recharge and reset. We’re trying to have the same kind of relaxed trip. I’ll blog about it next week!
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Thank you Amy! How is your trip?? I am excited to hear about it and am hoping you aren’t getting rained out!
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Well it rained through Tuesday, and supposed to rain again Saturday. We’ll see if it really happens!
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Sounds like a much-needed break! Welcome back 🙂
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Thank you! It was definitely a much needed break and a much enjoyed break! 🙂
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I was wondering where you have been. Tomorrow is finally our last walk thru & I am so excited. Of course now that you used your points you are probably going to be needing them for an adoption match, that is certainly how things work! I can’t wait to see pictures, me and the husband have been wanting to take a weekend away before we finish everything up just some where close.
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I hope you and your husband are able to sneak away once you are finished up with the adoption paperwork! It sounds like a great way to celebrate! 🙂
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That is exactly what I was thinking. We are looking at some places now but don’t want to do anything to big :))
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Sounds like just what you needed! The universe works in mysterious ways so hopefully that adoption match is just around the corner now that you’ve used up those miles! Welcome back!
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Thank you mj! I too hope the universe will make us pay for flights! 🙂
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Sounds like you had a good much needed vacation. 🙂
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We really did! I’m struggling to get back into the working mode, but I think that’s always the way. 🙂
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Oh awesome!! Love Montreal! Sounds like a wonderful weekend!
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It really was a wonderful weekend, and something I think we both needed. 🙂
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Yay I am glad you are back. ❤ I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful vacation. Hopefully this is your baby moon. Hopefully Baby MPB will be soon to follow. ❤ I can't wait to see pictures.
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Awe, thanks! I love all your hope, and am hoping right along with you! 🙂 How are you doing?
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I’m doing great still..just taking it one day at a time. My anxiety has been a bit crazy lately. But just taking deep breaths.
I put my notice in at work this week. So.. I will no longer be working as of Nov 25th. I’ll have to write a post about that one very soon.
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Welcome back! Glad u enjoyed your getaway!
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I’m so so happy for you! These trips away and time together is so important. I’m seriously so happy for you!
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Aww, happy that you’re back! But even happier that you two had such a nice time away together.
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Welcome baaack! Goodness it took me a while to scroll all the way down. You are truly loved in this community 🙂
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Sounds like a much needed getaway. Glad you got to disconnect for a few!
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Welcome back. Your break sounds absolutely blissful. Once baby comes along time is something that is truly precious and about as rare as a desert without sand 😉
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Sounds wonderful!
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It really was. I hope you are doing well!
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Glad you’re back and that the break was refreshing 😍. I hope you tempted fate too by using your points. We have the travel philosophy – if the hotel us the highlight of the trip then we did something wrong 😎
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