Hurry up, Let's go!

And so it came to pass 

that bags were packed both large and small.

Our family walked down the driveway excited

for a weekend removed from the routine of all.

Goodbyes were said to little ones and 

thank yous were given

to gracious, dear neighbors 

who gathered our children without asking for favors.

Off we were one hour later than planned

but with clear heads and quieter times to a unknown land.

We were on an excursion to a cousin's wedding

as we traveled we realized our wings we were spreading.

Anticipating the fun to be had we could do nothing but sit and be glad

as we drove and drove to Andover, Massachusetts 

where there we found our hotel and a seafood restaurant,

it was packed so we decided to choose it.

Dinner was wonderful.

We ate it hot.

You see, there was no food of children

to cut on that spot.

Fish and chips for the man,

A Ceasar salad with grilled scallops for the lady.

They reminisced about children

until the time was too latey.

Back to the hotel they trotted

to plan out the next day

at a castle they'd spotted.

Favorite thing

Being very tired yet in a goofy mood to write this at 10:30pm