So, after all the chaos of getting the new season launched and a new performing arts center opened, I was finally able to slip away for a week prior to my summer classes beginning.So, on Tuesday I flew into Kansas City for a week-long getaway in Kansas (plus airport time in MO).In addition to this being my 43rd state (yahoo!), I get to spend some long overdue quality time with two of my favorite people.Since Tuesday, I’ve been hanging out with my friend Lisa and her family.We went to both college and grad school together, but haven’t seen each other at all since they moved out to Topeka about 3 years ago.It is so good to reconnect with someone who knows so much of my history and with whom I am completely comfortable just being myself.And, to boot, I get to hang out with kids, which I never get to do.It’s been pretty cool to hang out with Joshua (5), Kayla (3), and Tyler (1) the last few days and realize that they have no idea that I am completely experience-less with kids.They just trust me and love me and want to hang out with me.There’s something so charming about children that just expect you to be a part of their life from the moment they meet you.It’s a crazy-stark contrast to my usual day-to-day life, but it’s really quite refreshing.
Tomorrow, I’m on to Kansas, Phase 2: Jeremy, Annie, and the girls.More reports soon.
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