First…
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF THE MOMS OUT THERE!
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Kicked off Mother’s Day Friday after work with my sister and Mom. It was a little chilly Friday, but sunny. When I arrived to my sister’s there was a lot of commotion going on in the streets. The town was on lockdown, lots of cops on the street and helicopters flying around. Apparently, a strange man was seen wandering the woods near the local elementary school threatening to have a fire arm. It was creepy to feel some crazy person on the loose but within a half hour the lockdown was called off as they got the man.
We had a great time chatting, laughing and enjoyed some pizza before we exchanged all the cards and gifts, and the kids starting a fire to make s’mores!! They made me feel so special. And I hope I did the same for them. It was a great way to end a long week, though the week wasn’t over..the kids had school Saturday! Yes, school on a Saturday! It was the last weekend to make up for some snow days that infringed the calendar year. Phew!
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Saturday, after the kids got out of school, we got together with our friends for some Chinese and scorpion bowls, my favorite. Afterwards we finished the night at our bffs playing games.
I was actually pretty proud of myself Saturday, because I didn’t eat any Chinese food, got maki rolls/sushi and stuck with only eating that. I have started a challenge this month to be mindful about eating; without feeling deprived I started to control portions, eat less carbohydrates and ramp up my workouts. So far it has paid off because I have lost 8lbs and I am still motivated. Feeling great in your skin is a wonderful feeling.
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Today I gave myself a day off from the challenge to just be a total pig. As you know, it is Mother’s Day and I have been too accountable eating and just needed a day to eat steak n’ drink. Haha.
I woke up to cloudy skies, but that didn’t matter much since the girls came into the room acting super sweet. Lots of hugs and kisses in bed. They were so excited to start our day. Coffee was being made while my baby girl was showing me a PowerPoint she made for me. It was a slew of slides saying she loved me and why, and embedded with my favorite Mickey Mouse shorts. Haha. She knows me so well. Then they got me to sit at the table so they could present their gifts. First was my baby girl, who made some impressive cards. Then my oldest gave me her cards, who totally made me cry with her thoughtful words and a wooden structure that wrote out ‘love’. Melted me completely. Then my husband handed me coffee and gave me all his cards and gifts, he always spoils me too much. I really felt so loved, and of course, I cried. Like a lot. Even when I went to go get ready for the day.
They always know how to make me feel so good. 🙂 I really got lucky here with these three.
My husband took us to a new favorite location, the Ledger Restaurant in Salem, MA. We had been to this place for a party two month ago and loved it. Today did not disappoint. They offered a three course fixed menu, which actually rocked. We started off with side cars, because it is our cocktail of choice. I love me a side car. Mmmmmhm mm. I love em. My husband got the same appetizer, asparagus w a soft egg over grits and hollandaise sauce, which was to die for. The girls ordered off the kids menu, mac n cheese and pan seared salmon. Then for our main I got the steak and he got the scallops, and I have to say I was way happier than I thought I would be. Every bite was delicious. Then we finished the meal off with a large homemade yodel and ‘donuts and coffee’, and the girls meals came with a homemade cookie (which was warm and delicious). The yodel was so good but the donuts were amazing!! Ahhh maaayyy zinnng.
As we left the restaurant the skies opened to sunshine, and the city of Salem was vibrant with lots of families and people walking around. We took some time to run errands then ended up back at home where our friend stopped by for a bit. Once they left we started off on our evening plans.. watching a movie and relaxing before the week starts.
It was a great weekend, lots of love here, and I hope all of you had a lot of fun, too!
xoxox
Valeria Out Loud 