How lucky am I?  A husband allowing me to travel with friends to England while he takes  our  daughter to a  choral recital , a dance competition and worries about where to buy  her fake eyelashes ( aside from the usual tasks of taking the kids to school; bringing them to after school activities and keeping a toddler entertained) while I gallivant with friends  in London? Very lucky! It  has been a great week, though I’ve missed the family I am  truly grateful that I had this chance to travel with friends.