Four years ago we started a tradition of having a fall weekend for the women of our family. Of course, with the birth of Myles, a male was added. Our first year was spent in the Brainerd area celebrating the upcoming wedding of Olivia and Joel. After that, we have met in Duluth and stayed in a hotel where my niece, Lindsey, gets a wonderful deal. Each year the number increases as more babies are born.
Usually when we are together as a family, it is a holiday setting so there isn't much time for visiting and bonding. The time is instead spent preparing food, eating and cleaning up. So this weekend is a good time for us to reconnect. My granddaughter, Melody, has been to each one. At the age of four, she looks forward to it.
We dine out, walk along Lake Superior, shop, play games, etc. This year we rented a bicycle for four and peddled along the lake shore. One of our favorite stops is the caramel apple shop. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
It's a lovely tradition and one that I hope continues for many years.
Thought for the day: Women need real moments of solitude and self reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.
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