Why Every Mom Could Use A Relaxing Girls Getaway

I love my family life in the Rivertowns, but sometimes I just need a quick getaway. Don't get me wrong — being a stay-at-home mom is the best decision I've ever made. But that also means that I relish my alone time to reconnect to whoever I was before my toddler took over my life. Of course, he's the cutest, so I forgive him.

That is why my friend Amy Hamlin and I recently got the green lights from our husbands to plan a night away. Actually, our husbands were more like, “Yes, please go!” They loved the idea of us getting away, having a good time and coming back recharged (or they maybe needed a little break from us too). Either way, they are both pretty awesome, so we thanked them and got packing before anyone changed their minds.

We picked a hotel destination that was not too far and only a 15 minute drive away. In the back of my mom mind, I feared the house might fall to the ground while I was away, so I didn’t want to go too far. But if all goes well, I might rethink that theory for next time!

We stayed at the Tarrytown House Estate on The Hudson, which is a huge, magical property where one of our favorite restaurants Goosefeather is located. We planned to have have dinner and then get a good night's sleep, without any interruptions. This would be first time either of us would sleep in in a very long time. Maybe even before my boy was born!

The hotel was nice enough to upgrade us to their King House Mansion rooms, which were right upstairs from the restaurant. They probably sensed we needed some good sleep and comfort, too.

The rooms we stayed in called, the King Mansion Balcony, were quaint and beautiful with private decks that overlooked the Hudson River. We were tempted to invite some more mom friends over for a little party. Instead, we had some decaf coffee together on the decks, took short naps and got ready for dinner.

Dinner at Goosefeather was right downstairs in the same building. The high-end colorful Cantonese restaurant and bar is usually hopping but not too crowded, and makes you feel like you've been transported outside of the burbs and into the city.

Amy and I ordered some Prosecco and toasted to our mom's night out. Then, of course, we checked our phones to make sure all was calm at home. The hubbies were in the middle of bedtime and doing great. We drank to that!

We then headed into the main dining room and ordered our favorite dish: the crab rice. We also tried the wings, which were amazing and ordered their mushrooms and spring rolls — just enough food to feel like we've eaten way too much. But that’s exactly what you do when you get a night away from your family!

After dinner, we sat outside by their fire place lounge and took in our final moments of solo bliss before turning into mama pumpkins and heading off to bed. Of course, going to bed would be the best part of the evening. Our quiet rooms and queen size beds were divine. Lastly, we watched some TV together like an old couple in my room, and then said good night.

Unfortunately, we both only slept in until 7:30 a.m. because our mommy clocks woke us up. But still, we lingered in bed until 8:30 a.m. and then had a nice buffet breakfast in one of their mansion rooms.

If you would like to plan your own mom getaway, here are some things to consider:

• Get it into your calendar. Even if you're scared about leaving your family, pick a date and add it to your calendar. Baby steps!
• Check the app Hotel Tonight, which offers great discounts. See if the hotel you've chosen is listed and watch it. Then, morning of your getaway, check the app Hotel Tonight and see if you can snag an incredible price.
• Don't feel guilty. Well, you might feel guilty and that's normal, but feel the feeling and book your mom getaway anyway!
• Don't make it your last getaway. Try to make a plan for a mom getaway at least once every six months to a year, and remember you deserve it!

It's the getaways that make us appreciate the times at home even more, so don't ever deny yourself some time away with a mom friend. Thank you, Tarrytown! We will be back. And now that everyone survived at home, too, we are planning another mom getaway that’s even further away in distance. Stay tuned for our next adventure!

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