Monday, April 28, 2008

What Makes A Happy Mama

I felt a teensy weensy bit guilty about taking another weekend (in a row) all for myself. You'd think the Disney trip would suffice for a good month or two at least. But, I'd made plans a long time ago for a spa day with Lori on Saturday. And what kind of friend would I be to back out on a massage, facial, parrafin wax, & manicure?

Then yesterday was a Chicago Moms Blog brunch. I could probably never get my fill of bloggy mom chatting, eating brunchy foods, laughing, eating some more... now I've got even more bloggers to add to my collection. Pictured: Amy, Arianne, Farrah, Catherine, Tracey, Lydia, Mary Anne, Alma, Jennifer, MJ, Cindy, & Me.






Mary Anne was quite the hostess (her home was like a magazine filled with lots and lots of books), giving me my first (and hopefully not last) taste of dishes from Sri Lanka.
And I got to hang with Amy again (two weekends in a row!)





Arianne and I
made the quick drive downtown together and afterwards couldn't just go straight home. So we stopped off for a bit of shopping (including our first encounter in a LUSH store) and ended our Chicago night with 5-cheese lasagna at Leona's. Mmmm... and I am dreaming of the leftovers in my fridge.

So where was my poor family this whole weekend, motherless again? Well, Daddy took charge and for the hours I was away they made forts under blankets and ate french fries and finished homework and wrestled and stuff. Just as I was refreshed when I came home, hubby gushed about what a good and perfect day he had, too.

Yes, I am a happy Mama.


Pics thanks to Amy.

27 comments:

Cyndi said...

That sounds like a great weekend you had! And it is so great that your husband enjoys your boys so much. You should be a happy mama!

Glass Half Full said...

Hey, that top looks awfully familiar! =) It looks great!

I had a great time Saturday and it looks like you had a little mommy break too. You deserve it because soon you'll be the mom of four kids. AH!

How's that blue sapphire polish looking anyway? After looking at my pink polish, I feel like a secretary on "Working Girl". HA!

Lori

Dirkey said...

:)
Sounds like a fantastic weekend!

Deidre said...

Sounds like a great weekend! What fun.

Mommy Mechanics said...

Sounds like a great weekend. I think you've inspired me to take a weekend to myself. That is when I'm done breastfeeding lol.

To Think is to Create said...

smart ladies and good food...can't beat that!

hyperactivelu said...

Glad you had a fabulous weekend! So good and rejuvenating to get time away.

Crooked Eyebrow said...

SOunds like you all had a blast!

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Becoming Me said...

Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Enjoy yourself all that you can. Especially since you are pregnant

Lisa said...

So, where is a good spa? That is my one request for Mother's Day. I have never had a pedicure.
Sounds like a great weekend. I think I need to get out more. All I did was work and go to birthday parties.

Farrah said...

I was fun to meet y'all and have some mommy hang out time. We should do it more often!! :) I admit to being a little jealous of the lasagna.....

Stephanie said...

I think it's awesome that you're taking time for yourself. Especially before the baby arrives. Good for you!

I so wish there was a bloggy meetup group in my area. I may have to start one. BTW, I'm meeting with Darcie on Wednesday. Thanks for "connecting" us.

Amy said...

Wow! It looks so wonderful- I am so glad you have such a supportive network like that! That lasagna sounds divine too- maybe I will have to make a trek to Chicago soon to eat some of that :)

Tracey said...

It was so fun on Sunday! 2 weekends in a row is a rare treat for any mom. Enjoy and release the guilt!

Cindy Fey said...

So great to meet you, Steph! And how sweet to arrive home to a happy family. My girls went with Daddy to the Planetarium AND the aquarium AND had naps! An all-around awesome day.

willblogforshoes said...

Sounds like you had another GREAT weekend!!

Darcie said...

Hmmm....

Massage, facial, parrafin wax & manicure = Happy Mama

Forts, french fries, & wrestling = Happy Daddy

And they say us women are tough to please. Wherever do they come up with these things? ;)

I'm right there with ya girl! Hope you enjoyed being spoiled at the spa. I'm assuming you did the prenatal massage. I never did one of those. How was that?

Blogging Mama said...

I felt bad spending what...5 minutes??? at Maryann's! It was good to see you again so soon...and then again in another week, right? Yay!

Sara said...

sounds like a great weekend. sometime you need time to yourself.

milk&honey said...

Ooooooohhh Lush Cosmetics. Love! I would eat their whole Karma line if I could, it smells so freaking good.

Elizabeth F. said...

The only thing better than having a great Girl's Day Out is coming home to happiness. Then, your fun doesn't get ruined by guilt or hubby's bad attitude. (Not that it ever happens at my house!) he...he..

The Flip Flop Mamma! said...

I think we should be able to get away EVERY weekend! Is that asking too much? LOL

Michelle said...

Sounds great! And I'd love to have a room like that with all of my books..

Vintage Dutch Girl said...

I have NEVER met another blogger. (I don't count my sister :)

I think it's high time...

:)

Ann(ie) said...

Alright. I clearly need to move to Chicago. You guys have the funnest meet up's!!! I think we need to challenge them. Seattle can you hear me?? hello? Bueller?

Elaine A. said...

Sounds perfect. Take time while you can before the baby comes.

Thanks for making me want lasagna! ; )