Trips Lately

So for Mothers Day weekend we were actually in NY for my sisters graduation, she received her masters in Art therapy. We couldn't be more proud of her, C was so excited to see her graduate and celebrate with her. Of course whenever we are in NY there are always a million people to see, which is great but fills our days quickly. We ate all the NY food we could get our hands on, which basically means we stuffed our faces with Chinese and pizza. Ha! For Mothers Day we took my mom and nanny out for bunch which was delicious and super filling.

When we got back the next day was my birthday and we celebrated by heading over to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Watching C get so into it all made my day! She needed a wand, and we went to olivanders and got her one. She selected one of the interactive ones, so after that we spent the rest of our time casting spells around hogsmeade, when we actually got tit work it was pretty cool. After a yummy lunch at the three broomsticks we headed home. 

The next week we actually surprised my mother in law for her birthday present. We share a birthday, so we made it a few days later to throw her off a bit. I'm so upset with myself that I didn't get her reaction on video, she opened the door in shock and cried it was so special to get to do that for her. We had pizza with cousins that night then hung out with the family the rest of our visit. 

What mom really wants for Mothers Day

Alright ladies... and gentlemen I have it right here for you a few things mama just can't live without, your ultimate gift guide this upcoming holiday.

1) A day ALONE not on actual mothers day (but hey that could be the case) but a full on day alone, sometimes in the house to stay in jammies all day drink copious amounts of wine, watch trashy t.v and have no diapers to change.

2) For someone else to do everything while you tell her she's pretty. Sure the day alone would be nice but hey if you a nursing mama and or she just can't swing it with nap time then do it ALL for her. I'm talking meals, diapers, feedings, you name it. When the kiddos need something mama doesn't do it.

3) Possibly a new bag or piece of of jewelry. Hey no-one is insulting the macaroni necklace or diaper bag but this is your time to shine. Buy her something that screams "My kids can't touch this!" or "I might have a social life outside of playdates" you can thank me later as I am sure she'll be smitten to have a purse so tiny it only carries things for her.
Also here are a few suggestions *wink wink

4) A handmade gift from the little ones. You guys this gets my every time, go for that handprint or hand painted cup she'll love it. It also wouldn't hurt if that coffee mug came with a fresh cup of coffee she didn't have to make herself.

5) Let her pee in piece! I know sounds odd but this gift might actually make me cry. Each and every time I have to use the ladies room, my daughter yells "I coming! I coming" just once I would love a day heck a weekend where I don't have a audience while I pee. Same goes for the shower, you know what the bathroom is off limits while she's in there on Mothers Day!

6) Oh and while we are one the subject of taming the little ones can you please handle all meltdown for the day? The kids loose their sh*t, you take them ok?

7) Last but not least in fact it may be the most important one! Tons and tons of love and kisses and not just from the kids. Hey this woman does a lot for the family, make sure to tell her. It can be in a mushy card or straight from your mouth just make sure today of all days she knows how much you appreciate her and how fabulous she is. Oh and how pretty she is, don't forget she's pretty spectacular.

XOXO