So typically I don’t recap our weekends here on the blog unless it’s a holiday, but this weekend provided quite a few photos. I know. Shocker. I definitely want this bloggity blog to serve as a hub of memories for Charlotte to look back on one day, and let’s face it, I also want it to be a place for her to grab some photos for #throwbackthursday, because you know that will probably still be a thing when our kids are 20 and using social media. Because that’s when I’ll deem social media use acceptable for her. You’re welcome, Charlotte.
This weekend started for us on Thursday night. We attended Houston Moms Blog’s first Date Night event at Santikos Cinema, and it was a lot of fun. We had arranged for a babysitter a month in advance and were able to get away for the night. Hanging with friends, eating dinner that we didn’t have to cook, and watching a new movie in a swanky theatre was just what the doctor ordered, even if the movie was a tad on the cheesy side, according to the hubs. I thought it was great, but then again, cheesy is my jam. And I really don’t remember the last time we had a date night. That must mean we were overdue.
my floral top (on sale)
However, this was the night that my binge eating started. Food, why can’t I quit you?
Friday morning was chill, as was the rest of the day. We literally stayed in our pajamas all day, because raining days are good for that. M was off, Charlotte was happy, and so was I. When I was going through my pictures for they day, I came up with zero. It was nice to take a break from my phone, with the exception of a few #latergrams. We ordered take-out Italian and called it a day. M & I re-started “Breaking Bad” that night, and my love for the show has been reignited.
Saturday was fun. M got Charlotte up while I was getting my last five minutes of sleep in, and he put her in the first clothes he found to take her outside to water the flowers. I died when I saw her outfit. Died from the cuteness!
Charlotte’s New Balance tennis shoes
Breakfast on Saturday was bacon and egg tacos, courtesy of the hubs. They were so good I had two.
Then it was time to go shopping. Goodness gracious, shopping just ain’t what it used to be. Charlotte is now at the age of wanting to walk around and explore whenever we go anywhere. I can handle grocery shopping and Target trips because she is strapped in to the shopping cart. But for some reason when she’s in a stroller, she thinks she can just climb out. So being the smart parents that we are, we decided to leave the stroller in the car and let sister girl walk. Yeah, because that’s easy. She ended up wanting to touch everything and run wild. Duh. Both M and I were running after her the entire time. It made for a rather tiring outing. Anthropologie, Sur la Table, and J.Crew were our main stores we hit up. What were we thinking? However, we made it work, because we divided and conquered.
Charlotte wanted to touch all of the breakables at Anthro, and she climbed up and down their couch about a dozen times.
Then when we went to Sur la Table, she wanted to touch everything in there, too. I quickly had to take her out while M got what we needed. She ended up wanting to sit on the sidewalk since she couldn’t run around and touch all the things. She had a slight meltdown when I took her outside, so I gave her a napkin to wipe her tears. Drama we do not lack.
J.Crew was an adventure as well. Even though she didn’t have things to get into and break, she still wanted to run around wherever she pleased. And at one point, she just wanted to stand in front of the window and look outside. She is the silliest little girl I’ve ever known, and I’m so glad she’s mine.
Even though she was quite the handful, we were able to get what we had planned for, and I even walked out of J.Crew with a new dress (in vivid lilac). However, the whole shopping experience sans stroller made for quick shopping decisions, and if you know me, you know that is a feat in and of itself.
We had lunch at home and dinner out at our favorite family friendly spot. After dinner, we ran into HEB for a couple of things for Sunday, and the best thing ever happened.
We walked into the other “toy” entrance this time (not our usual produce section), and since we were only running in for a few things, we didn’t bother with a cart. So of course, Little Miss immediately was pulled to the toy shopping cart. She walked in with her baby, saw the cart, plopped her baby in the cart exactly how she’s used to being put in herself, and then headed straight for the aisles. I just can’t even with this kid. I could not stop laughing. That was our Saturday.
Sunday we rested up in the morning and got ready for some company who we hosted in the afternoon. Our family friends from Switzerland are visiting the states, and they came to have coffee and dessert with us on their way to their next destination. I loved having them over. They hosted us when we went to Europe a couple of years ago, so I was so happy to return the favor, even if it was only for an hour.
After their visit, we jetted off to a birthday party for one of Charlotte’s besties, and I ate even more food. Stop the insanity. When we got home, my sister dropped in to see us which was a great way to end the weekend. We watched a replay of the Masters and then a little bit of Netflix.
Sipping on Alka Seltzer was just the nightcap I needed. And just like that, I’m a Golden Girl.
Hope your weekend was amazing, even if you needed an anti-acid like whoa. The struggle is real.
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love her napkin to wipe away the tears! so classic!
Thanks, Steph! She is a little lady for sure. :)
Charlotte’s outfits are always the BEST. Those bow shoes from Nordstrom are a must have! The ‘walker’ size is 12-24 months – did Charlotte’s feet stay about the same size for that time span? I feel like every pair of shoes I buy Isla only fit for 3 months, but I’m praying that stops soon. What a wonderful weekend y’all had :) Were you at CityCentre for the Anthro/J.Crew/Sur La Table shopping? I was there as well at like 2pm on Saturday!!!
Hey, Ailee! Her feet are small, but once she turned a year, I feel like she has stayed in her shoes for about 6 months at a time. She’s been in a 5 since about Halloween, and she’s just now fitting into them perfectly. I’m now starting to buy her size 6. Mini Melissas do run small though. We bought her a 6, but they fit perfectly and she doesn’t really have a ton of room to grow. We were at City Centre! We left probably right before you got there. We’ll need to meet up there soon! :)
Why is it husband- made breakfasts are SO good?! And I love your Golden Girls reference- can we be Besties?! ;)
I’m telling ya, Whitney! I think they’re so good because we didn’t have to cook. ;) And yeah, I’m a Golden Girls fan for life! BFF status, here we come!
love her napkin to wipe away the tears! so classic!
Charlotte's outfits are always the BEST. Those bow shoes from Nordstrom are a must have! The 'walker' size is 12-24 months – did Charlotte's feet stay about the same size for that time span? I feel like every pair of shoes I buy Isla only fit for 3 months, but I'm praying that stops soon. What a wonderful weekend y'all had :) Were you at CityCentre for the Anthro/J.Crew/Sur La Table shopping? I was there as well at like 2pm on Saturday!!!
I’m still laughing at the alka-seltzer… only because I feel your pain. I’ve struggled with reflux since my pregnancy with Scarlett and I even take prescription medication for it daily, so I am well acquainted with alka-seltzer… and tums, and everything else you can take for reflux lol
I love all of Charlottes little outfits and you guys look fab on your date night! :)
Lol. I’m still in need of Alka-Seltzer. The struggle is real. I used to have acid reflux when I was in my mid-twenties, and then pregnancy…forget about it! We are too similar; it’s scary.
Thanks, my dear!
Why is it husband- made breakfasts are SO good?! And I love your Golden Girls reference- can we be Besties?! ;)
Once the toddler is out of the cart/stroller, all bets are off. I just loathe shopping like that! LOL! And Kennedy is almost 3.5 – I’m praying she will stay put for as long as possible! I made that mistake recently and girlfriend was climbing all through the clothes racks at Target. SIGH. And lol at the alka seltzer in the fancy mug, I mean might as well drink it fancy!
Yeah, Charlotte loves to go on walks in her stroller, but the moment we stop, she wants out. She is a go-getter. I think I’m in trouble. Sounds like you’re still good with Kennedy. Do you have a double stroller?
And you know me. I’m fancy for sure. ;) Lol. Love ya, Meg!
I'm still laughing at the alka-seltzer… only because I feel your pain. I've struggled with reflux since my pregnancy with Scarlett and I even take prescription medication for it daily, so I am well acquainted with alka-seltzer… and tums, and everything else you can take for reflux lol
I love all of Charlottes little outfits and you guys look fab on your date night! :)
Once the toddler is out of the cart/stroller, all bets are off. I just loathe shopping like that! LOL! And Kennedy is almost 3.5 – I'm praying she will stay put for as long as possible! I made that mistake recently and girlfriend was climbing all through the clothes racks at Target. SIGH. And lol at the alka seltzer in the fancy mug, I mean might as well drink it fancy!
Oh girl, shopping is so not what it used to be!!! Waverly is exactly the same way!! Those toy shopping carts are cute, though!
Oh, Ashley, how I miss the days of easy shopping! Thank goodness for online shopping and presents. Lol. And yes, the toy shopping carts are precious. :) Hope you’re feeling well, my dear! Happy Friday!
Oh girl, shopping is so not what it used to be!!! Waverly is exactly the same way!! Those toy shopping carts are cute, though!
I love her little cart! Palmer has one and she loads up all her dolls and toys into it and pushes it all over the house!
Thanks for linking up to the Saturday Spotlight again, mama!! Much appreciated!
Thanks, Alycia! Aren’t the baskets the cutest? She strolls around all over the house, too. She puts everything in it. Now I have tons of things that have gone missing. Lol. TGIF!
I love her little cart! Palmer has one and she loads up all her dolls and toys into it and pushes it all over the house!
Thanks for linking up to the Saturday Spotlight again, mama!! Much appreciated!
Thanks, Steph! She is a little lady for sure. :)
Hey, Ailee! Her feet are small, but once she turned a year, I feel like she has stayed in her shoes for about 6 months at a time. She's been in a 5 since about Halloween, and she's just now fitting into them perfectly. I'm now starting to buy her size 6. Mini Melissas do run small though. We bought her a 6, but they fit perfectly and she doesn't really have a ton of room to grow. We were at City Centre! We left probably right before you got there. We'll need to meet up there soon! :)
I'm telling ya, Whitney! I think they're so good because we didn't have to cook. ;) And yeah, I'm a Golden Girls fan for life! BFF status, here we come!
Lol. I'm still in need of Alka-Seltzer. The struggle is real. I used to have acid reflux when I was in my mid-twenties, and then pregnancy…forget about it! We are too similar; it's scary.
Thanks, my dear!
Yeah, Charlotte loves to go on walks in her stroller, but the moment we stop, she wants out. She is a go-getter. I think I'm in trouble. Sounds like you're still good with Kennedy. Do you have a double stroller?
And you know me. I'm fancy for sure. ;) Lol. Love ya, Meg!
Oh, Ashley, how I miss the days of easy shopping! Thank goodness for online shopping and presents. Lol. And yes, the toy shopping carts are precious. :) Hope you're feeling well, my dear! Happy Friday!
Thanks, Alycia! Aren't the baskets the cutest? She strolls around all over the house, too. She puts everything in it. Now I have tons of things that have gone missing. Lol. TGIF!