Do you ever feel like you lost a part of yourself? A piece of you that you admired, that made you happy. Back in the day, I was spontaneous and fun. I could fly by the seat of my pants without a care in the world. My husband would say that Danielle’s world was filled with rainbows and butterflies and everyone should live in it.

As I got older with more responsibilities that carefree girl started to slip away. I missed her. In the past my husband and I would drive out to Montauk on a whim, head out to go skiing, apple picking or even a random fair in Connecticut. I would get my kids from school early and take them on a mommy/son or mommy/daughter ski trip. The memories I have of all these things are forever embedded in my heart and I want more!

So here is what happened, on Thursday night my sons Saturday 12pm lacrosse game was moved to Friday 7pm. I was pissed! This was not in the plan. I did not prepare for this. On our way to the game I said to my husband, “If I would have thought about it, we could have gone right to the ski house for the weekend after the game”. He said, “Let’s do it”! I almost protested, but said yes.

I felt the spontaneous girl awaken. We got up to the Berkshires at 3am. What a weekend! Snow, wine, good food and most importantly, the love of my life. I am so blessed and thankful for my life and all Gods blessings. No more trying to control everything! Watch out world, I AM BACK!