I’m really starting to enjoy traveling for business again.  There was quite a long period of time when it was almost impossible for me to travel for work because of the kids.  But today I flew from Providence to Philadelphia for a one-day meeting tomorrow, and I barely made any preparations.  Ben facilitates most of the after-school activities anyway, and Grandma is adept at the lunch/snack/breakfast/bus routine.  I didn’t make any lists, obsess over anything, or lie awake last night wondering what I forgot to pack.  I got the kids to school this morning and then had an hour to get myself presentable, pack, and be on my way.  No problem.

The flight went smoothly, the rental car woman couldn’t have been nicer, and I arrived at the hotel with enough time to chill out before going out to dinner with my team-mates, where were were served the largest (no lie) plates of food I’ve ever seen.  I didn’t have to urge, bribe, or threaten anyone if they didn’t eat, nobody made a mess, and I didn’t have to whip out my purse-sized packet of wipes and wipe down any of my dinner companions.  Refreshing!

Now I’m back at the hotel and headed for bed – 3 or 4 hours earlier than usual!  Yes!!  I heard there’s a meeting coming up in Peoria.  I want in!!!

Update:  The next morning when one of our VPs asked me how I slept, I said, “I slept great!  Nobody climbed into bed with me…I mean, uh, no KIDS climbed into bed with me…or anybody else…”