Out of Town

Yesterday I went out of state to my niece's fifth birthday party. Getting in the car and driving early in the morning felt like we were going out of town for a vacation. The children's party was fun and after that we went to my niece's house for the afternoon for more food and more fun. The weather was so nice that we sat in her backyard while her children played. It was relaxing to be outdoors sitting in the sun in a countrylike setting. Even though it was only for a day, my head felt clear of all of the other responsibilities that had been weighing it down.