January 27th was a memorable day for many reasons!
1. It was the 7th anniversary of my Grandpa Hahn's homecoming. For that reason, January 27th is always a memorable day. He was one of the most amazing men I knew, and my life was richly blessed by his love and example of how to live.
2. Yesterday, the 27th, was also notable because I officially stopped nursing. My little man has been weaning for a few weeks, and yesterday was sayonara breast milk. After 14.5 months, I have mixed feelings about ending that chapter.
3. I got to enjoy my Christmas gift from Phil!
3. I got to enjoy my Christmas gift from Phil!
He gave me a gift card for a massage and Barnes and Noble with the instructions to enjoy an ENTIRE day out...relaxing and doing whatever I wanted. Ooolala!
Notice the front seat of the car: purse, snack bag, book bag...
NO DIAPER BAG!
My first stop was Massage Envy where I enjoyed a one-hour massage. Ahhh...
My second stop was Pita's Republic...one of my favorite local restaurants.
I enjoyed a tasty lunch, with the use of a great coupon, and NO HIGH CHAIRS.
I had a little dessert in my snack bag...
...which I quickly enjoyed on my way to my third stop.
Babies 'R' Us may sound like a strange place to go on Mommy's Day Out,
but it was WONDERFUL walking through the store without a cart, agenda, time frame, or need to say, "Not right now."
My final stop, where I spent 5.5 hours, was Barnes & Noble!
I tucked myself away and enjoyed the time with journaling, my Bible study, and catching up on the baby books for my little peanuts.
I did NOT step foot in the junior section...
despite a strong urge to "just check it out."
I enjoyed a hot drink with chocolate biscotti,
and later a cold drink with my dinner (forgot to photograph that).
Here's a pile of my accomplishments. I shamefully admit that I hadn't written a single word in Isaac's baby book, so I spent several hours getting caught up on that.
By 7:30, I was ready to get home! Phil told me NOT TO RETURN before 8:00, but I wanted to see the kiddos before they went to bed. Mommy's Day Out was a HUGE SUCCESS, and I told Phil that we may need to make that a tradition. :)
8 comments:
Every part of that day seems divine! I could use a Mommy's Day Out, but I don't even know if I would know what to do.
Sounds perfect! And I laughed that you packed yourself a "snack bag"- some things never change!! Love you and happy you had a great day!
Wow, what a wonderful day! Phil's such a wonderful Daddy and husband. Miss you guys!
1. Love the play-by-play photo documentation of the day!
2. Love the dance at the end of your video of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
3. Love the photo bag
4. Love (and miss) Pita's
5. Love the photo of you holding the M&Ms:
5a. Your eyes look SO blue...like Isaac's!
5b. Your arm looks detached from your body, as if Vanna White is reaching in and displaying the chocolate goodness for all to see.
6. I can't believe that you forgot to photograph your last drink. Loser.
7. Tssking you for the fact that you've neglected Isaac's baby book until now. As a second child, I shall mourn the undocumented childhood of your second child.
8. Just kidding about #7
9. Love you!
10. Not kidding about #9
Love it! That sounds fantastic, but I too have no idea what I would do with myself.
I am so happy that your day was as perfect as you hoped it would be! Good for you, you totally deserved it!
YAY!!!!! Look at you, hot mama, enjoying an entire DAY out!! So glad you married such an awesome man who would demand you take some time for yourself. I loved the play-by-play as well, and Ann's commentary as well! Hope the ta-ta's aren't in withdrawals, but just enjoying their newfound freedom. :)
Remember when we have our long walks on the beach and we would ask each other how our perfect day would go? For this stage in life, I think you may just have described it!! I LOVE hanging out at Barnes and Noble too, glad you got some good you time.
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