Spa Getaway

A bunch of girfriends and I spent a couple of days at the Grand Hotel Resort and Spa for an overnight retreat. It was the first time I've been away overnight without any kids in six years!! Unfortunately, we encountered a little racial incident by the adult pool area which was very upsetting that I ended up writing a two-page incident report to the manager of the resort. Other than that we had a great time. Very strange to be away from the kids. I'd been looking forward to it and after a few hours, I started missing them and wishing they were with me because I knew how much they would enjoy the pool and the beach.

We couldn't really take a photo inside the Quiet Room because it was dark. But here we are in the Ladies Dressing Room area, after Jenni and Cynthia's treatments and before mine, Maribel's and Sue's. I had the best treatment ever!! My therapist used a combination of Thai massage and myofascial release technique. If you ever end up having a treatment at the Grand--ask for Mike Majors. He wins the best quote of the day. When he saw me he said " you're about 8 and a half months along?" I had to laugh and tell him...no, I have three more months to go, I just swallowed a pilates ball. Then he said "oh my! your back must be killing you, let's get started!".

We had a fabulous dinner that evening at the Colony Grill in downtown Fairhope. The food was excellent!! Thanks to Cynthia for making reservations. I had rack of lamb with pomegranate sauce and some truffle grits and ate every single morsel. I love to dine!!

Maribel, Sue & I spent the rest of the evening walking and hanging out by the beach and resort grounds. It was a beautiful evening with a full moon. We didn't get to bed 'till half past midnight. And of course, the next day we did what most moms hardly ever do...stay in bed 'till it's time to check out.