1 - Hubby and have a date scheduled for Saturday for most of the day. Usually, we can sneak in a date night once a month or every other month, while the grandparents entertain the kiddos for a few hours. This time, I've arranged NINE HOURS of couple time. We really need this right now. Stress has been high for many reasons. We need some time together. And, some time to do some things stress-free without the kids. I'm hoping that the weather cooperates as I have just a few items on my to do list and most of them involve being outside. I also failed to mention that these are also AFFORDABLE forms of entertainment, as hubby has to wait an entire month to get paid by his new employer (yikes!):
- Visit the local farmer's market and load up on berries and fresh veggies
- See a crappy movie at the cheap seats (can't beat a movie for less that $3!)
- Get in a longish run together and explore somewhere NEW!
- Use a coupon and eat out at a restaurant (something we haven't done together in months)
- Run some errands stress-free without people whining about when we are going to leave or tearing things off the shelves
2 - A few months back, I enjoyed reading and reviewing Run Like a Mother by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea. If you haven't ready it .... you need to. I.AM.NOT.A.READER .... and I loved this book to pieces! I totally identified with it. It seriously made me laugh out loud!
I was so excited to be contacted by Sarah (SBS) again last week to see if I wanted to be featured this week in their weekly installment of "Follow This Mother". Why, of course?!?!?! You can read all about my interview and all of my Bondi Bands (HERE).
3 - Earlier this week, I was happy to be greeted by another exciting email. One of my favorite blogging mommies, Stephanie from Girls Just Wanna Go Run (HERE) emailed me to let me know that I won her 3Gemz giveaway! I can't wait to see this beautiful running necklace! Thanks, Stephanie .... you're a gem! ... pun intended. You know I love your blog to pieces!!
I just read the feature on you. Awesome!!! Spreading the word on Bondi Bands, too, of course. I've bought some for my friends, and the women who work at the Y love seeing the ones I wear, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great Saturday. Sounds like a date we would have :) Life of parents... I am so glad you said something about the book bc I am wanting to read it. Wonder if I could pick one up at Barnes and Nobles so I can start this evening. I'm going to check it out. I keep seeing it in the blogs and I am totally interested.
ReplyDeleteGreat News!! Just reserved the book at B&N. Can pick it up in an hour. Sweet. I am so excited I get to start on it tonight after my run and the kiddos are tucked in bed.
ReplyDeleteNot being paid for a month?!! That really sucks. Have fun on your date.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your date day! And congrats on the RLAM article! I finished the book a few weeks ago and LOVED it!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great date day! It's been so long since hubby and I have been on a date. Life happens we get busy with kids, so great that you are taking the time out to do the stuff you love together.
ReplyDeleteYay for a date DAY!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the feature and the contest! I will have to add that book to my summer stack! I love good books! Have a great date night...it sounds great to me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun date day! I hope you enjoy every minute!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Date Day with the hubby!
ReplyDeleteHave a great date day! Congrats on the interview and your necklace win!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your couple time! (1 month until getting paid?- wow!)
ReplyDeleteHooray for a day date with your hubby! That is just awesome! I hope you have a wonderful time together!
ReplyDeleteYay for being featured on Run Like a Mother..woohoo! :)
Enjoy date day with the hubby!
ReplyDeleteHave a great date night...I have one of those tonight with my hubby!
ReplyDeleteI have sent the lady at My3Gemz your email, so please let me know if she does not contact you.
Enjoy!