I had forgotten

I am in Boston. I love  Boston. Let me rephrase that, I love Boston in the summer. I was here once in February and swore to NEVER return when those winds howled.  But I’m in Boston with my best friend, Liz, her husband Padraig and sweet baby girl, Rebecca.

I am enjoying being with them. Not only are they the perfect hosts and have flung open the doors to their home in the greatest of hospitality, they have continued to introduce me to the wonders of this great city.  

Being away has been good.  I miss my husband, I miss my kids but I am enjoying being just Melodie.  I have no attachment to that name right now other than friend.

I had forgotten what it is like to just be me. I have stayed up until midnight and had the best conversation (and dessert) with a dear friend. I have taken a nap at 5 pm and not cared about getting dinner cooked, kids to soccer or clothes folded.  I have run around the Charles River (and lamented Boston’s lack of public toilets ANYWHERE…oh how I miss Colorado’s public toilet availability).  I have sat in cafes in Harvard square and devoured not only cafe au laits but also the New York Times–for longer than 15 minutes, 1 hour to be exact!

I am blessed to have a husband who has happily put me on the plane and sent me away.  Who had a fedexed package of wine, cheese and crackers declivered to my friends’ home for us to enjoy.  I am blessed and thankful.

I am also thankful for that still have many more days of “Melodie” only before I enter the real world. I will be more than ready for it then.  But until then, I will happily lap up all the joy and love I have here!