Today was going to be a lazy day at home, slowly planning and packing for the weekend. However, Brady and I were both feeling super sore in our backs and necks. Not wanting to be away for our anniversary aching like old people, we opted for a visit to the chiropractor. Without a whole lot more that we needed to do, I requested Value Village. I know some people hate Value Village for one reason or another, but I always find amazing stuff! I didn’t completely stock up this time or anything, but I got a cute shirt/dress thing for myself for summer! We also found Dekker a red tshirt with a hotdog on it, and a super preppy zip-up sweater from Mexx. And in the housewares, I found a fabulous pottery bowl for $0.99. If you know my family, my mom is all about pottery. The china cabinet is filled with pottery. And we used it! Pottery serving dishes, teapots, bowls, all kinds of things. I remember my Home Ec teacher in high school asking us what kinds of dishes were microwave safe and when I suggested pottery, she just laughed at me and said people don’t actually use pottery for food. But we did. So the bowl I found was adorable and small and deep. Perfect for serving a condiment, or maybe a sugar bowl or candy dish. Its perfect. A SUPER find!
Back-pedalling just a tad, on our drive to Saskatoon I spoke to my mom on the phone and she invited us over for dinner. She makes this amazing pork chop golden mushroom thing in the crock pot, served on potatoes. Sooo good! We accepted the invitation and feasted like royalty. And as if that wasn’t enough, she had bought us a six pack of cinnamon buns for our weekend away! Ok, I know homemade stuff is always awesome, but my goodness, the cinnamon buns from Safeway with the cream cheese icing on the top almost beat homemade ones! They are completely delectable! Seriously, try them. Next time you have company maybe, or a lazy weekend. A. Mazing. And again, if that wasn’t enough, they snuck us a wonderful monetary gift so we could go out for a meal while at Waskesiu. We go to the same hotel almost every year and never can quite justify going to the restaurant there. But this year, we can 🙂 So, in this evening alone, we likely have all of Saturdays food taken care of. Wow. We are truly blessed by family.
A little tip regarding this picture. If you want Dekker to like you, read him this book about the caterpillar turning into a butterfly. If you can make it past the page where the caterpillar is always eating leaves, you’re golden.
We got home quite a bit after Dekkers bedtime, so he was pretty spent. After his milk, he came over for cuddles and Brady left to fill his humidifier and open the mail to give us a few cuddle minutes. Dekker’s breathing slowed and got kind of growly, like snoring. He was completely unmoving, except for a few tiny involuntary twitches. My heart was warm. When was the last time Dekker fell asleep on me?! Can’t remember. I closed my eyes and just rested in the comforting feeling we both obviously had. And then Brady came in to take a picture.
Sigh. Oh well, I can have my moment either way right? It was still soft and lovely, just quirky, just like us.
Such a nice day. Definitely not loving the idea of packing tonight, as its already 11:00. Maybe tomorrow. Whats the rush, right?
Such good memories 🙂 Also such a sweet mommy and baby picture……good for the soul. Love you!