Uninterrupted Conversation? This Can Happen?

After 14 years of parenting, I’m about to find out.We parents of four are going on a little outing, just the two of us.Seven years ago was the only time we’ve traveled anywhere on our own since we’ve had kids–a short, chilly camping trip. We like camping with the kids, and we hate to complain, but we’re hoping to improve on that a little bit.Since then we’ve tried to go on several trips that just never worked out–usually it was that the babysitting fell through.This time, we’ve got it all set up. Lord willing, we’ll be heading out on our own to rediscover the joys of uninterrupted conversation.I told the family we’d try to post a couple of reports here on the blog. I rarely travel without my laptop, so hopefully I’ll have Internet access.  And you know, I started out joking about the whole uninterrupted conversation thing from the perspective of parenting; but in a world of continuous access via texting, e-mail and cell phones, it’s an interesting question.Do we live in a world where uninterrupted conversation is no longer possible?To achieve any kind of focused conversation, one must choose to turn off or at least turn down technology and simplify.Slow down.Adjust to the quiet.Before uninterrupted conversation, enjoy a moment of silence.In fact, take just a minute before you click to visit the next blog.Ignore the e-mail alert popping up in the corner of your screen.Plug your ears for just a moment.Let the phone go to voicemail.Just sit here for a minute……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Peaceful, isn’t it?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..That’s what I’m hoping for.Peaceful moments, quiet conversation with The Belgian Wonder….and a few sunny days on the beach.