I am just back from my first business trip in about five years, and my first nights away from Gatito since he was born. I spent less than 24 hours in Alabama, where I stuck out like a sore thumb, but can I just tell you? I would pick up that accent in two weeks, guarantee you. Then less than 24 hours in Miami, but I *did* get to dip my toes in the ocean. I’d never been there before– it was gorgeous. A has a thing against Florida (I actually think he has never been?) but I would love to go back for a vacation.
I told Gatito I was going to Miami and he said, “You’re going to your ami?” Later, when A told him I was in Miami he said, “No! It’s Mommy’s ami!” He’s funny.
It wasn’t too bad being away from him, mostly because he was home with A, so I didn’t have to worry that he was scared or sad, the way I would if A and I went on vacation and left him. We also were able to talk on the phone and we sent each other cell phone videos a couple of times. Technology is really amazing, isn’t it?
It was great to get home and see him yesterday, though. He and Tata had made me a “Bienvenidos” poster and I got a terrific, huge hug. I’m hoping not to have to travel much in this job– my boss told me once/year before I accepted, but I am starting to see this is probably not going to be the case. I have some choice, but in some cases it will make the difference of how well I can do my job, so we will see.
Anyway, that’s where I’ve been, but I have a couple of posts stored up in me, so stay tuned.
