I hear you and Artsy on the mom thing. I think they frequently don't realize that what they say can be hurtful. I don't think it's intentional, however it can certainly rattle us (because we sometimes *expect* these comments).
Have fun on your trip! I love going on trips by myself. Enjoy yourself, relax, and do some fun stuff.
3 kids BD 12/15/13 (IDKIILY. ) Rope dropped Cirque du Soleil style D final 9-9-14 "Some people are born on 3rd base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer