Fly Away

EEEEEEeeeeeHAAAAaaawwww! I get to fly away to sunny California for an 8 day visit. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I miss my kids and grandkids so much it actually hurts. I've gained weight and gotten depressed in recent months because of the loneliness. My husband is upset with me though, because I'll be gone for our anniversary. Originally, I had planned to take the days off to celebrate our anniversary. But, when it looked like he wasn't going to be able to get off, I asked if he had plans. He said no...but I guess he had a surprise in mind. He has a valid point , and cause to be upset. I AM being very selfish by going without him (he's on the road driving semi). But, a secret part of me hoped he would think of it as his anniversary present to me. He didn't. He resents it and now I can't wait to fly away even more, just to escape the barrage of verbal criticisms I'm getting on the phone. He makes me feel so guilty I feel like the worst wife in the world. Besides, he always manages to get a load out that way and visit for a few days with me (which will probably be the case again), but he is unforgiving. I just hope it doesn't spoil my visit.