Aug
27
2008
Starry Nights
It’s no secret that we are work horses here at Sara Bear. We sneak into the office for quiet moments on Saturdays or in the evening. We do this because we are passionate about what we are doing, both the inspiration (babies and parents) and the actual job (promoting and selling a product we know works). Each discovery and accomplishment is a thrill and there is really only one thing that can surpass it:
Unencumbered time with family.
Sometimes this means kids, but sometimes (insert wicked smile) it means husbands.
About a week ago Melissa took a trip, intended as a surprise, but let’s be real, when you wait as long as we do to get away, it’s tough to keep it a secret. They headed to the city, an easy train ride from our beautiful Adirondacks and at the same time, a world away.
We jaunted to NYC, part business and part husband’s birthday celebration. We left the kids behind, in the happy arms of Nancy (the best adopted aunt in the world) and my Dad, “Grandpop”.
Enjoying a room with a view that was exhilaratingly different than the deer, ducks and bunnies back home.
Indulging unapologetically in touristy things (three times!).
Before leaving they visited the World Trade Center site.
Few words were said, we simply watched, reflected and mourned. Seven years to the world, how unbelievably fragile and difficult to grasp.
It was the perfect taste of freedom, with decadent frivolity and grave reminders of how blessed we are. Thanks, New York City, for offering such a starry night and magical getaway!
