I'm not an impromptu, last minute kind of girl. When plans
change at the drop of a hat I find myself frustrated and upset. I guess, that's
just a weakness. I know this is a small downfall and try my best to have
patience and breathe deeply when change occurs. It's a work in progress and guess what?! I must be making progress because an impromptu trip to a cabin up
north has been the most enjoyable little getaway. I mean how couldn't it be,
right? I’m starting to realize last minute change of plans could kind of be
like surprises and I love surprises.
E's first ride on a golf cart!
30 minutes is all it took to pack an overnight bag, food and
bug spray just in case. Of course, it took me another 5 minutes to pack my
craft bag because I never know if I'll want to crochet a small project or work on
a big one. Then we were off.
An hour later we pulled up to a little red cabin with wood
stacked so neatly, a porch, picnic table and a golf cart for going down to the
lake that’s just a few minutes from the cabin. The lake is just big enough for
small boats and fishing. You can bet we took advantage of that. Friends of ours
own this little cabin in Walhalla in a small association and we were so lucky
to occupy it for the weekend.
E has been waiting for a campfire all Summer and just
couldn't wait to sit through dinner so Spaghetti dinner was enjoyed by the
fire, a first for us. As I sat by the hot flames watching our family enjoy a
single night in the woods I can't believe we don't sit around a campfire more
often. I soaked up every second, I could. It felt so good to look up at the
stars, roast marshmallows, make S'mores, relax and just hang out. Just enjoying
the company, the conversation and guessing what kind of animals we heard in the
woods, made this little getaway so enjoyable.
When I woke up Sunday morning there was hot coffee, pancakes
and bacon waiting. The guys and M went fishing before dawn and left breakfast
for E and I. I am 99% sure I was smiling from the inside out. How nice it was
to grab a cup of hot coffee and sit outside while E slept in just a little
longer, listening to only the sound of birds chirping. Especially because
Saturday morning, before the impromptu getaway I was thinking how wonderful it
sounds to go camping. I was day dreaming about sipping coffee by the fire.
Our Summer was jam packed with work and home improvements
that we almost miss the chance to camp. Just a few weeks ago I tweeted: "I
will swing in a hammock before Summer ends," and I totally did. Crossing that off my Summer bucket list feels great!
Sometimes life brings a change, even just a small change of plans, that if you look at it in just
the right way you’ll find it’s a surprise. This weekend was truly wonderful and
100% enjoyable, a change of plans I loved. Impromptu trips up north are easily my new favorite thing to do.
