Whirlwind Weekend!

We had a very busy weekend!  Friday night, the girls wanted to attend a cultural event at our school. So, after dismissal, we hung out until 6:00 when the festivities started. We watched a world festival of fashion modeled by students, listened to music from around the world, and sampled many booths of ethnic foods. We came home around 8, and I decided to freshen up the house and start the weekend laundry. I was exhausted! Sophie woke up with  a tummy ache around 2 am which made for quite a long night after a long week!

Saturday, I woke up early to join Shirley, Jen, and Dawn for a day at the spa!!! I enjoyed an eighty minute facial, an hour massage, a manicure, a pedicure, and a delicious catered lunch. What a beautiful day we enjoyed in historic Occoquan!!

Saturday evening, we hosted Kent's family for ribs and movies! The kids had a blast and didn't go to bed until after midnight.

Sunday brought a swim class for Maddie, the Circus, and a play-date for Sophie. Whew! Sophie was stressed about the loud noises and needed some persuading to attend the "Greatest Show on Earth." After some headphones and popcorn, she successfully enjoyed the event!

Sunday evening, Madeline took a long nap while Kent and I worked in the yard to top off our whirlwind weekend!

 Next week, we have nothing planned, and it it going to be just as glorious.

Spring Has Sprung!

The weather has warmed! It is officially spring!  We headed over to Maryland so we come spend some time with Grandma and put our toes in the sand!

The dog ran and swam, the children played, and the grown-ups sat and relaxed!

Spring Break, the Wrap-up

Spring break was lovely . . . lovely . . . lovely. . . The girls and I reconnected. . . We relaxed . . . We slept in. . . We over-slept. . . We didn't stress about . . . any . . . thing . . .  We played at local parks . . . We had play dates . . . We went to the library . . . We read . . .  We organized . . . dressers and closets . . . We visited the dentist . . . Mommy HATES the dentist . . . But . . . good news  . . . No cavities times two . . . We ran . . . Maddie has signed up for a 5K . . . She needs a buddy runner . . . Turns out it's Mommy who needs the buddy runner . . . We had a little taste of summer . . . which is twelve little weeks away  . . . Hooray! . . . Officially . . . Counting down the days . . .