a weekend to remember

cleaning house.
least favorite part.
due to babysitter coming.
*giggle*

a date night.
it's been a long time.
a fun, sweet babysitter.
haven't seen her in a long time.
great catching up.

drop off jasmine at dog-sitter.
pedicures.
outback.
*num-num*
uninterrupted, adult conversation.
except for the waiter.
a movie.
source code.
late night.

they are looking forward to the next date night.
almost as much as the parents.

mama shopping for a swimsuit.
she would rather clean.
oh... and a few beach essentials.

pack for beach.
drive to beach.
murky water.
who cared.
perfect temperature.

windy.
very windy.
the kind of wind that won't allow one to keep their beach hats on.
or umbrellas.

big waves.
lots of them.
perfect for jumping.
while holding hands.
and getting soaked.

the best fun.
*sigh*

a short-lived {flying penguins of madagascar} kite.
laughs.
sandcastles.
daddy builds a moat.
a little sibling rivalry over said moat.

a flock of seagulls hoping to get nine year old's cheddar bunnies.
nine year old hiding behind mom and dad in fear.
mom swinging a bag at swarm of said seagulls.
*giggle*
collecting seashells.

'clean up' with water bottles.
*giggle*
a favorite cafe'.

the best of times.
a mom would repeat this for a mother's day weekend...
but her husband has been out of town for the past two weeks.
except for said trip to the beach.
he's also at a conference today...
close to home.

besides...
one may or may not *still* have sand in their shorts.
laundry calls.
must get it done before mother's day!
a mama needs a day off!

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for the past 2 years, hubs has been out of town on mother's day.  

this year, he gets to spend it with us.

yay!

what are your plans on mother's day?

what did you want this year {you know, other than simply being with family}?