A Tuesday Day Off.

Yesterday I was off with both boys.  I worked out before Ryan left and then got the boys breakfast and every other mandatory need.  When things calmed down, I hopped in the shower.  I took my time and even had time to put on mascara.  I was thinking that it was really quiet and I should really check on the boys making sure they were still in the house.  But that "checking" is always a mistake because they spot you and only one eye has mascara on and you will go your entire day without realizing it.  Anyway,  I snuck down the stairs to see they were still alive but the playroom destroyed.  I just turned around and didn't worry about it.  At least they didn't harm themselves.  

After mascara was applied to both eyes, we took a little field trip to the University of Denver to visit mom's old college campus and G of course.  G took us on a little tour and bought the boys cookies and brownies.  Paul was really interested in the gold tower but confused that it was part of the same school.  He thought every building must represent a different university.  4 year old logic.  

Then the boys convinced G to chase them in the grass outside the frat houses.  I am sure those frat boys were amused as it was 10:30 and Paul's screeching probably woke them up.  Side note here.  I am old.  When I think about myself I don't think I am that old.  I think college was just a few years ago.  That is not true.  I saw these little babes walking across campus.  We are not in the same age range.  We couldn't even check the same box in an age survey.  This was very humbling for me.  But I bet I could still kick some ass in flip cup.  

G showed us the hockey rink, basketball court, swimming pool and we watched some people work out.  It was very exciting day.  

G bought the boys new DU tee-shirts and the woman at the bookstore called Charlie a girl.  Is it the hair?  How do I get that kind of long surfer look without him looking like a girl?  Do I have to put product in there?  I am not above it.  

We ended the day with a little drive by my old house I lived in with 3 other girls.  A lot of stories went down here that Paul will never be ready to hear.  

It was a really fun day and I had to wake up Paul from his nap because he was so tired.  Win, win.  

How We Entertain on a Day Off

Yesterday I was off with BOTH boys!  We had a great day because it was 70 degrees.  Seriously.  We were outside and I had to worry about sunscreen.  A January miracle.   I feel parenting is easier when the park, the playground and walks are an option.  

Here is how we spent our day: 

#1) When you first wake up, it is important to stay in pajamas, watch a show on the ipad and eat pop tarts.  

#2) The only reason to go to the grocery store is to ride the horse afterwards.  And eat a cookie while mom is shopping.  And convince her to buy 2 donuts as "dessert."  

#3) The we headed to the library to pick out some new books.  BOTH boys are reading in the car and I just want to thanks the stars above.  

#4) It is just so hard not to take pictures of this cute boy. 

#5) Then we came home, made lunches and met our friends at the park.  We ran around, did some swinging and hurled ourselves down the slide.  

The weather was so fantastic yesterday, we even went on a walk after nap time.  But don't worry, the forecast calls for snow on Saturday.  Short lived, but amazing! 

A Day Off

I took yesterday off from work, Paul went to daycare, and I spent a day alone.  ALONE.  I entertained the first hour I was awake, talking to Maureen.  Then I watched Gossip Girl, Parenthood, and Private Practice on my DVR.  Then I vacuumed.  Which doesn't sound that great for a day off, but can I tell you what a simpler task it is to vacuum when no one is home rather than having a small person follow you around trying to turn off your vacuum as you are frantically trying to suck up all the dog hair from your floors?  Then I went to yoga.  Then I came home and took an extra long shower with NO interruptions.  I ran a couple of errands in record time because there was no one to get in and out of the car seat or negotiate/bribe with suckers and candy.  Then for the best part of my day I had myself a little facial,

No this is not me.  I wished my skin looked like this. 

and pedicure.  AMAZING.

Although this doesn't sound so bad either,

I came home to my little dude and husband and then spent the rest of the evening on the couch with them, marinating in my day off. 

I think it was the best pre-baby presents I could have given myself!  Happy Friday!