Oh my goodness how to put this retreat into words? When Katie and Kirsten came to pick me up and we were sitting in the car getting situated I informed them that if we do nothing but sit in the driveway together for two days and hang out I would be so happy. I had been skipping around my house all morning and had already moved into retreat mode. I was just so excited.
But we did leave the driveway and after a three part harmony of "Brothy, Brothy, Broth, Broth" Iyla fell right to sleep and proceeded to stay that way for an hour and a half. And while the car long car ride to catch up truly was a treat, arriving at our little cabin was even sweeter. I think my breathing slowed down instantly for the nice 3 day pause that our retreat would certainly bring.
And it so did. Reading, talking (aka our "sessions"), the amazing food, painting in the studio (especially on Sunday morning when Iyla napped for TWO hours in my sling), writing, napping. My cup was so full when I arrived back home on Sunday.
And Iyla was the absolute best retreat buddy I ever could have asked for. My expectations were pretty low going with a six month old. I knew it would feel wonderful just to be there with Katie and Kirsten and if I never got to read or write or paint it would still be totally worth it. But I got to do ALL of those things! Everything just kept working out, right down to the car ride home.
Speaking of Iyla, from my pictures it appears that she went on a retreat by herself. I'm not sure how we didn't get any pictures of the three of us, I guess because taking pictures wasn't really on our minds.
Cannot wait to go back.
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