Most important, HAVE FUN!!!
I find it incredibly hard to get away from the kids (there’s always a good excuse). But once I do, I don’t regret it ;)

I plan on it!

HAVE A GREAT TIME DANA… ENJOY AND RELAX EVERY MINUTE…YOUR TIME ALONE..XO

Don’t you think it’s actually good for the smalls when grownups give themselves permission to step away from the parent guilt trap? Pretty sure that when you come back tired but jazzed by all that creative energy, your 3 will respond to the happiness factor. And you’ll bring your own perspective on Alt here, so that’s something fun for us to look forward to. Adding “have fun” wishes to those that will pile up.

When I travel for work, I always make sure I carve out some time for little indulgences. Baths (or long showers). Painting toenails. Gluttonous tv watching (who cares if it’s The Bachelor or House Hunters!).

Enjoy yourself! The time will fly by and before you know it, you’ll be at home snuggling your little ones again, and likely all of you appreciating each other a bit more than you did before you left.

Have a great time and enjoy the parties, the conversations, and the dressing up too ;)

Have fun! I’ve never commented before, but I love your posts lately! And now I have to know where you got that bag!

Oh Dana. I so wish I was going, too. Have the best time. Can’t wait to follow (read: live vicariously through) your instagram updates!

have a wonderful time! enjoy the alone time, the social time and rush of stupid love you feel when you hear your kids teeny tiny voices on the phone saying good night to you. they always sound years younger on the phone! I’d love to attend one year but, you know, it’s not the closest place!!!!! look forward to your updates x

Oh my gosh! Have so much fun! I think it’s wonderful that you are going to the conference and that you are having the getaway. Please report back when you get home!

jbhat

ps) I made the chicken marbella last night, and as you promised, it was a hit! Thanks so much for the recipe. My husband even said that he looks forward to it being in the weekly rotation. Weekly! That’s pretty impressive.

You’re ahead of me on packing, see you tomorrow!

It was your advice, Jen, that gave me the courage to go. Thank you!

I bought that bag at JCPenney on clearance for $14. Score!

Wish you were going too but you are where you need to be. Take care mama!

Well, if it makes you feel any better I’d love to visit Australia ;) Lucky you gets to LIVE there.

Have a great time Dana! Enjoy this opportunity to soak everything in. No guilt ;) Id love to get to Alt one year. Maybe next time.

Have a great time!!! You deserve it!

That’s crazy and awesome! Now I’m a little bummed I won’t be there; it would have been so great to meet. Have the BEST time. You deserve it. xoxo.

I know exactly what you mean – I get the same way when I leave the kids but that usually ends when I get on the plane :) Push through the doubt and enjoy! And yes, treat yourself to some indulgence – it’s worth it!

Wow! It’s so cute!

Your room is beautiful! Can you share the bedroom wall color here please? Thanks!!!

I love that gray and white chair – where did you find it. Also, I absolutely love your blog :)

i tried to find it on your blog but couldnt… so here i am bugging you (sorry!). where did you get that fantastic pillow?!

Etsy! Try searching for “kilim pillow” and see what turns up.

The chair is from West Elm.

The wall color is Benjamin Moore half moon crest. We love it in our bedroom!