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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Mother's Day Weekend

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We had a pretty good weekend with some bumps in the road, but nothing too bad. My weekend started off on Friday after I got off work. Since I wasn't going to the gym, I was off at 11:30. I went to a favorite restaurant and had some pancakes and a cucumber lemonade. Both were amazing and I couldn't even finish the pancakes.
frozen cucumber lemonade


After lunch, I headed home to take a nap and catch up on some shows. After Rory got home, he suggested we walk to the girls school to pick them up. I hadn't done much walking or moving around since surgery, but I said ok. It was tough, but I made it. Gotta push yourself a little bit. 

We picked up the girls and then walked back home to get them ready for swim class. They did amazing this week. They were able to put their heads under water for a lot longer and are definitely starting to get the hang of it. 

After swim class, we headed to a make your own pizza place (like Mod Pizza and Blaze Pizza) and the girls were rowdy. They wouldn't sit still and they kept demanding their food and ranch. It was sort of rough. After dinner, we headed home and Rory bathed the girls while I relaxed on the couch. Soon after, we did their bedtime routine and they went down. I went to bed pretty early too.

Saturday morning we got up and Rory went out to grab some zucchini bread and coffees. We had those and then got ready for the day. The girls had ballet at 10 am and we were only able to watch for a bit since they are getting closer to their dance recital. Then the parents hung out in the lobby and talked.

After ballet, we went to the outdoor mall for some new shoes for the girls. We threw away two old and worn out pairs and they asked for new ones. We also stopped at Bath and Body Works for some candles (buy 2, get 2 free) and Rory and I may have scooped up a pair of shoes for each of us as well. I bought these Sperry Lounge Away Boat Shoes (that's the amazon link since I couldn't find them at the store I went to).
Sperry Lounge Away Boat Shoes

Then we went home and had leftover pizza for lunch. The girls went down for their nap and I took my car to get it washed and dropped off our winter comforter off at the dry cleaners.

Once the girls got up, we got them ready and then headed over to my friends daughters birthday party. The girls are in dance class together and Jess and I have been friends for a very long time. The kids played in a bounce house, in a pool, a pinata, had cake, tacos and so much fun. The adults had a great time as well. Plus we stayed out way later than the girls bedtime, but it was so fun and so worth it.

 The kids


naked cakes


Sunday morning, Rory and the girls let me sleep in. Once I got up, we relaxed and the girls gave me their gifts that they made at school. They were wrapped in tissue paper and then in a bag that the girls decorated.
Handmade Mother's Day Gifts

Then Rory and the girls gave me the Uncommon James earrings that I put on my Mother's Day Gift Guide. You might be able to spot them in some of the photos.

We all got ready and that is when the chaos started. Avery changed out of her clothes three different times. She put on a black dress at first and within 5 minutes wanted to change. She hated the dress. So being Mother's Day, I didn't want to argue and changed her into a watermelon pom pom dress that she picked. Then she hated that one and wanted the black one back on. At this point, I just excused myself to the bathroom to get ready and Avery threw the biggest tantrum EVER. It was awful. 

Then we headed out to Mother's Day brunch. It was sooo good, but Avery spilled coffee all over her sister by accident and there was more chaos for a bit. But then our friends from the night before showed up and all was right again. The kids played and the adults got to hang out.
 Mother's Day brunch with friends.

My girls and Piper (it was her birthday party the day before).

After spending a few hours at brunch, we all parted ways and headed home. We just sat outside and relaxed a bit before I headed out to get my nails done. Then I stopped at Sephora to see if they had my Charlotte Tilbury brush that I ordered from Sephora since they cancelled my order on Sunday morning. They did not have it and I was pretty bummed. Then I went grocery shopping and headed home to cook dinner. Yes I cooked on Mother's Day. It was fine since I hadn't cooked in two weeks given that I had surgery. I think my family all appreciated a home cooked meal by me.

After dinner, Rory gave the girls a bath and then headed up to his moms house to drop off some flowers for her. They were headed back from Mexico and due late that evening. I got to hang out at home in peace and quiet. It was nice.

Rory and the girls got home and they read us books that night and then went to bed. I went to bed around 9:30. Overall Mother's Day was good and I owe that to my husband for taking care of my crazy girls all day.

How was your Mother's Day?

14 comments :

  1. Those shoes are so cute! I love that you ran into people you know while out... that always makes things more fun!

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    1. It really does. We had a great time. And the shoes are soooo cute. Buying way too many things lately.

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  2. Glad you had a good Mother's Day with the girls.

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  3. I am obsessed with those Sperry's!!!! I have a few different styles but I love the casualness of those loungers...ordered!! Check! Thanks for the link.
    So happy that you enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing Mothers Day!!! You deserve it!! HUGS

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    1. I loved the casualness of them too. Plus the price was a great deal too! I hope you enjoy them!!! thank you!!!

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  4. Sorry they decided to be a little crazy for your special day. Glad you are recovering well and getting to enjoy the weekends!Love those shoes!

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    1. Thank you so much Missy. Kids are tough, but it is the season of life. The shoes are amazing...and soooo comfy!

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  5. A cucumber lemonade sounds really good and refreshing! Yay for a good swim class. Those sweet gifts they made you – love it! Glad you had a pretty good Mother's day weekend!

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    1. It was really refreshing. I want to try my hand at making them. I love the homemade gifts. I hope you had a great Mother's Day weekend too!

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  6. I had to laugh because my twin nieces were always throwing fits to get more ranch. is it a twin thing? :)
    LOVE those shoes!!!

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    1. It might be a twin thing. ha. At least we all get a laugh out of it, right? And the shoes are amazing. So comfy for running around in.

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  7. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your Mother's Day! Those Sperry's are SO cute!

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    1. They are soooo cute and comfy. I definitely recommend them!

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