Tranquility
I pass by it everyday as I drag Hudson down the long hallway and again as we leave as I'm chasing him out the door. I try not to look as I pass by, half feeling unworthy of its presence and half not wanting to know of the wonder and happiness that awaits beyond the doorway. Inevitably, the wafting smells of eucalyptus and mint pull me in. I peer within the double glass doors lined with soft wood into the sea glass reception desk and racks and racks of products. Beyond that, I can't see much, only another door leading into the spa; what I imagine to be a heavenly sanctuary where worry isn't welcome, where cries and whines are a faint memory.
For my birthday, I received a very special surprise from my boys: 5 hours of pampering. Dan had made all of the arrangements, all I had to do was show up. And so, show up I did. After a warm welcome I was escorted back to the spa changing room, handed a robe and flip flops and instructed to change my clothes and to wait for my facial in the tranquility room. As I slipped on the soft robe and nudged my feet into my sandals I threw my iPhone into a locker and shut it proudly feeling instant relief and relaxation.
When I entered the warm sunlit tranquility room I was greeted with a cool glass of cucumber water and escorted to my first appointment. The hours that followed were a blur of soothing sounds, smells, and heavenly treatments. My time was jam-packed. I had an organic facial, a Swedish massage with hot stones and aromatherapy, a scalp massage, a manicure and an invigorating blueberry soy pedicure (it smelled AMAZING!).
It truly was heavenly. I had been rubbed and pampered like never before. I loved my time there. I loved the escape. I loved being able to forget all the worries and stress that tends to get me down. But, more than anything, I loved that my sweet husband had picked this day and planned this day, and created this super special surprise just for me.
And as much as I enjoyed being away, I couldn't wait to get home to my boys.
Thanks, Dan, for always making me feel special and knowing just what I need to get back to being me. I love you .2. <-
For my birthday, I received a very special surprise from my boys: 5 hours of pampering. Dan had made all of the arrangements, all I had to do was show up. And so, show up I did. After a warm welcome I was escorted back to the spa changing room, handed a robe and flip flops and instructed to change my clothes and to wait for my facial in the tranquility room. As I slipped on the soft robe and nudged my feet into my sandals I threw my iPhone into a locker and shut it proudly feeling instant relief and relaxation.
When I entered the warm sunlit tranquility room I was greeted with a cool glass of cucumber water and escorted to my first appointment. The hours that followed were a blur of soothing sounds, smells, and heavenly treatments. My time was jam-packed. I had an organic facial, a Swedish massage with hot stones and aromatherapy, a scalp massage, a manicure and an invigorating blueberry soy pedicure (it smelled AMAZING!).
It truly was heavenly. I had been rubbed and pampered like never before. I loved my time there. I loved the escape. I loved being able to forget all the worries and stress that tends to get me down. But, more than anything, I loved that my sweet husband had picked this day and planned this day, and created this super special surprise just for me.
And as much as I enjoyed being away, I couldn't wait to get home to my boys.
Thanks, Dan, for always making me feel special and knowing just what I need to get back to being me. I love you .2. <-
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