Adam and my father planned a short fishing trip in Idaho during August. I suggested he take Teddy along because he can fly for free. So, a couple of weekends ago, I sent these two on a plane for their short weekend away. In the end, Adam dropped Teddy off at my sister's house for a fun Auntie weekend and he headed to Rexburg, ID to meet up with my dad and fly fish on the Madison River. They had a great time and Adam loved his short little outing, so did Teddy. You can see Adam's recap here.
Because the boys were gone Lulu and I decided to have a big girls weekend. After we dropped them off at the airport (at 7 am on Friday) Lulu looked at me and said "Mom, it is just us. It is our weekend. What are we going to do?" Lulu and I talked about it and I suggested we go and get a pedicure. She also wanted to get barrettes, go to breakfast, see a movie, and eat at Chuy's.
I had to work on Friday, but that night we went to a birthday party at the city pool. We had a great time and enjoyed swimming in the big pool (we usually can't because we have Teddy) and one another.
On Saturday we got up early and went to breakfast. Afterwards we went to get our pedicures. She was excited to go, but once we got there she became really afraid. She refused to sit in the little chairs (they have these cute little armchairs) and wanted me to just do her nails at home. Finally one of the women coaxed her into getting a manicure by showing her the little flowers they would add to each of her nails. In the end she got both a manicure and pedicure. Afterwards she was ready to make another appointment and told me that "next time I'll sit in my OWN chair".
We did everything on her list. Although I quickly learned why it is a bad idea to over indulge children. In the end we had a really nice time and it was great to spend quality time with my girl.
**photos by April Rankin of TWINty Photography
7 comments:
I love the picture of Dad and the Boy.
Let me say that fishing is not just for the boys. I will someday take the girl fishing. The boy will probably not get a mani/pedi, however.
What a fun weekend for everyone! I can't believe what a cutie Teddy is! Well, I CAN believe it, but you know. He looks like a male Lulu to me!
What a fun girls weekend! Lauaren loves it when she has mommy time. What great photos too!
Those are darling photos of you all!
I enjoy girls weekends like that, but know what you mean about recognizing that it's a bad idea to overindulge kids. They tend to take to the spoiling rather quickly and want more, more, more.
Beautiful photos!
How fun that Lulu is old enough now to enjoy a girls' weekend.
Such a great idea to divide up and have a girls weekend! Cute pictures.
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