Mommy just spent her first night away from her baby!!!  Oh my goodness do I miss her...  I have now spent one night away and still have two more to go before I return home.  My trip was not necessarily by choice, I'm at a confernce in Washington DC that's required for work.  I'm having so many mixed emotions about this absence from my little family.  I miss my little girl, her smile and hugs and just cuddling her.  But these are the first days in 8 months where I haven't really had to worry about the needs of anyone else while I got ready this morning.  On the otherhand, I was sad that I didn't get to kiss her or pick out her adorable little outfit this morning.  I'm getting to spend some time in a great big city, but it all feels a little blah.  I'm surrounded by amazing sights and sounds but what I really want is to see it with my husband and kids, not just me in the big city on my own.  What a change!!!  I used to love going out and having fun every free night.  Now I just want to cuddle and love on my people!  Nothing profound in this post and no need to make it too long...  Just wanted to share a little about my first experience away from home as a mamma!