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.
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!
ReplyDeleteHey, that top looks awfully familiar! =) It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI 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
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic weekend!
Sounds like a great weekend! What fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great weekend. I think you've inspired me to take a weekend to myself. That is when I'm done breastfeeding lol.
ReplyDeletesmart ladies and good food...can't beat that!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a fabulous weekend! So good and rejuvenating to get time away.
ReplyDeleteSOunds like you all had a blast!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful weekend. Enjoy yourself all that you can. Especially since you are pregnant
ReplyDeleteSo, where is a good spa? That is my one request for Mother's Day. I have never had a pedicure.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great weekend. I think I need to get out more. All I did was work and go to birthday parties.
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.....
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome that you're taking time for yourself. Especially before the baby arrives. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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 :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun on Sunday! 2 weekends in a row is a rare treat for any mom. Enjoy and release the guilt!
ReplyDeleteSo 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.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had another GREAT weekend!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm....
ReplyDeleteMassage, 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?
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!
ReplyDeletesounds like a great weekend. sometime you need time to yourself.
ReplyDeleteOoooooohhh Lush Cosmetics. Love! I would eat their whole Karma line if I could, it smells so freaking good.
ReplyDeleteThe 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..
ReplyDeleteI think we should be able to get away EVERY weekend! Is that asking too much? LOL
ReplyDeleteSounds great! And I'd love to have a room like that with all of my books..
ReplyDeleteI have NEVER met another blogger. (I don't count my sister :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's high time...
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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?
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect. Take time while you can before the baby comes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making me want lasagna! ; )