Time Out for Women

I was so fortunate to attend a Time Out for Women in Minneapolis. If you are not familiar with these you should check them out. They are sponsored by Deseret Book and they consist of a day of uplifting speakers and music especially for women.

I attended a TOFW session in San Antonio just before Sam was born and it was one of my favorite days ever! Mostly because Angela, Mindy and I stayed in a Westin Hotel on the Riverwalk. We stayed up late talking (getting in trouble with security) and giggling and having a great time without kids.

When I received a postcard in the mail about one in Minneapolis, I decided to go. I recruited 12 friends from the ward to go and it turned out to be a great day. Hillary Weeks was the host and musical guest. She is one of my favorite LDS musicians. I love her songs (if you haven't heard her, she has a collections CD that is a great addition to any uplifting music collection). She was funny and her music touches the heart and soul. She sang "My Favorite Things" from the Sound of Music but changed the words-part of which included (sing to the tune of Favorite Things) "Bedtime and Naptime and Bedtime and Naptime." I wish I could find all the words because it was funny and true. I love bedtime and naptime at my house. Kids are so cute when they are sleeping.

The other speakers were funny and uplifting as well. Emily Watts was great and Mary Ellen Edmonds is always fun to hear. She said we should be a "happifier" and that happiness is a choice-good things to remember.

After nourishing our souls, we then feasted at The Cheesecake Factory-yummy!!!! Rosemary recommended Linda's Chocolate Fudge Cake (I have to admit, I think the cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory isn't that great-Salt Grass Steakhouse Cheesecake is sooooo much better!) The chocolate cake was divine!!! Brad and I almost drove 30 minutes out of our way last time we were in The Cities just so we could get another slice.

I arrived home late that night in great spirits and happy to have had a day without kids and cares. Since Ben takes a bottle, I was able to go without him. Brad stayed with the kids all day and they had fun. Thanks Brad for being supportive of my "day off".