Mother's Day Weekend

I love the weekends!  But, this one was particularly great.  It may have something to do with the fact that I was thoroughly spoiled, but honestly, I feel pretty spoiled most weekends.

The fun began Friday night.  Quinn's preschool teacher, Ms. Marie had a "parent's night out" to kick off the weekend.  Basically, she takes all of her preschool kids from 4-8 so parents can have a date night.  She even takes siblings, but they have to be walking so Kira got to hang with Pat and me this time.

It was fun having one-on-one time with just her.  We started off at the Kirkland Marina, just enjoying the beautiful weather.  Kira crawled around with glee, chasing any dog who walked past.

We ended our little evening with a nice meal, in a restaurant.  Restaurant eating doesn't happen very often for us anymore, and so this was a special treat.

How sweet is this little girl?  Ah, I just love her!

After dinner we raced home to put Kira in bed and picked up a very happy boy who greeted me with, "That was fuuun, Mommy!"  He was too happy to just be put to bed, and so we enjoyed some outside time with bubbles first.

The poor kid wasn't understanding that spitting on the wand will not produce bubbles.  He persevered, though, and eventually got a little bubble.  You should have seen the celebratory dance that took place after that.  He's so funny.

Saturday was spent relaxing in the morning and on the beach in the afternoon.  Quinn is starting to really love the beach, and asks to go most days.  There is no place I'd rather be than on a beach, and so it thrills me to see that Quinn shares this love.  Also, we leave for Hawaii in NINE DAYS!!!  He's going to be in heaven, I have a feeling.  I know I will be.

Looking cool in his shades.  He never took them off.  

I may have spent some time playing in the sand by myself.  I didn't realize this until we got home and Pat had the picture to prove it.  

Kira tried eating the sand.  She must like it, because she kept going back for more.

See, Quinn joined me eventually.  

His first sand castle, if you can even call it that.  He was proud.  

Then in the evening Pat and I went to a housewarming party that one of his coworkers threw, sans children.  It was refreshing to be surrounded by adults and adult conversation, and not have to worry about chasing kids around.

On Sunday I slept in, and Pat managed to prepare breakfast while keeping the kids happy.  This is no small feat, and was so appreciated.  I then got to spend the majority of the afternoon shopping around, sans children, again.  I came home with a swimming suit and am about ready for our vacation.  I can't wait!

The weekend was a perfect balance of family time, couple time, and alone time.  I couldn't have asked for anything more.

 I hope yours was equally fantastic!  Happy Monday!