I.

There’s so much that goes into

taking a vacation

in girl mode.

You help me navigate all of it.

Your love language is

going along with my bullshit.

You help me try on clothes

since I’ve lost so much weight.

You take my new measurements.

You order cute skirts

that match my tops

to replace the ones

falling off of me.

You’ve scheduled our mani-pedis.

I’ve scheduled my haircut and eyebrow waxing.

We’ve gone through the makeup case.

You will do the driving.

I will be the DJ,

playing our endless road trip mix.

We will try to soak up

as much joy as possible

for four days.

Rare are the moments

I get to be in my own skin

and we get to be with friends

who truly understand us.

The days will pass too quickly

in good food

and music

and dancing.

We will leave for home

on Sunday morning,

our hearts full

with enough memories

to sustain us until the next time.

II.

You are my partner

in fun,

in everything.

You bring the magic.

I am lucky.

I couldn’t do life without you.

I love that word:

partner.

We are equals.

We help each other.

We do what it takes to

save one another

from reality.