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I'm super excited because Ian and I are Raleigh-bound today for his cousin Kristen's wedding! I am a big fan of weddings. Watching the bride walk down the aisle. Seeing everything she painstakingly chose ... bridesmaids gowns, ceremony music, readings, reception decor, the menu, first dance song, the dance with dad, the exit, the whole nine yards. And I'm also excited about dancing with Ian and having a night away! In a hotel! Where we can maybe sleep until 8am! Hallelujah!
Is it messed up that I seriously offered to pack Children's Benadryl for Ian and me to take tomorrow night to ensure a good night's rest, and the slight possibility of sleeping in? I'm serious. Also on the packing list will be two eye masks and two sets of earplugs. Mama wants sleep. Good, serene, hotel sleep.
T H R E E
My aunt pinned this the other day and I was drooling. Positively eye candy. If you could only choose one, which would it be?
My choice: middle finger, second up from base of finger. Second choice: pointer finger, bottom aqua/teal colored stone. Gorgeous!
F O U R
Yesterday we had music class at Miss Amy's, and Camille was really enjoying it. This was the first time she got to play on her own "drums", and she was loving it! I put a video on Instagram last night. I love seeing her try out new toys and instruments. I found these Sound Shapes on Amazon (here) and they are pretty expensive, in my opinion! They do have this mini-verson for less which may be a good Christmas gift for her.
Not ashamed to admit that I'm on the pumpkin bandwagon and I've been burning a pumpkin candle (Scentsationals soy candle, from TJ Maxx) and using this lotion from Bath & Body Works. It smells sooo delicious. And the kicker is that I had a coupon for a free full-sized product, so I redeemed it for this. I don't know how I got on their coupon mailing list, but it's SO worth it. Every few months I have received a coupon for a free trial-sized lotion or shower gel, and this full-sized product coupon was a real treat. So YES, pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin. I want it all. I will definitely vouch for this scent, if you're on the hunt for new lotion.
TGIF y'all, and hope you will join in on Five on Friday this week! Cheers to the weekend!
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Enjoy the wedding and your night away!
ReplyDeleteI do not think that is messed up at all. As a matter of fact, I think it's genius! My next overnight without children, I will probably follow suit and take some Benadryl! Hope you get some sleep! And get to sleep in. :) Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hope Saturday evening dries out a bit as it is nasty today in Raleigh! Oh those rings are beautiful and I love your choices. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteOhmygosh, so funny that you're packing children's meds for sleep! Two weeks ago, hubs and I escaped on our babymoon to Cape Cod and left our toddler with my folks... We def could have used your tip before we left! We did sleep in until 7:30 though, and it was glorious. I feel like only parents of young children understand how real this struggle is! :)
ReplyDeleteI am not much of a ring person, but if I had to choose any of the first four bands on the pinky finger. I love that look. Simple but elegant. I am a fan of the pumpkin latte scent though. Have some myself. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteOoooh I'm drooling over that lotion! It must make your hands smell amazing all day!!!
ReplyDeleteummm i take tylenol pm with me when i travel because it's THE BEST sleep!!!! enjoy your little trip mama... and if i got to pick one of those gorgeous baubles, it would be the thumb one on top... GORGEOUS
ReplyDeleteTotally adding those mini sounds shapes to Ella's wish list! Can't believe you found those!! :)
ReplyDeletei have my pumpkin candle going right now :) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI love those rings! I hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding and that Camille sleeps!
ReplyDeleteHaha - I should have clarified - Camille won't be with us ... this is just a parent's night away. The Children's Benadryl is for us! A small swig of it is all it takes for a really peaceful sleep for us! LOL :)
DeleteHotel sleep....the greatest!!! Pull those black out shades tight and enjoy it :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you: we ALWAYS pack some sort of sleep aid when we travel without Walker! Nothing better than getting a full, good night's sleep….and waking up later than 6 or 7 a.m.! Hope y'all have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHave so much fun at the wedding! That stock photo is hysterical! The videos of Camille at music class are adorable! I stopped in Bath and Body works and wanted to buy so many things! All the candles are my fav
ReplyDeleteI love that you have Camille in a music class! Chandler and I just started Music Together here, in Columbia, and she is loving it! Isn't it so fun to watch them wiggle around to the music. So sweet! And I LOVED your video on IG. I definitely need to capture Chandler in action in her class too!
ReplyDeleteIt took me far too long to realize that Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte Lotion was not something you could eat :)
ReplyDeleteOoo a wedding weekend away- how lovely! I hope yall have tons of fun, and get tons of SLEEP!! : )
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love weddings, I'm the goofball paying attention to all the details, it's the best part because you know the bride worked so hard!! Loving ALL of those rings, I'll take one of each! Here's to hoping you sleep in until 8am!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
Hahaha! That mask advertisement! Too funny! Jack started music class last Friday & we had another session this morning - so fun!! Have fun this wknd & get lots of sleep!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time at the wedding!!! They are such a good excuse to be surrounded in a luxury at a hotel (even if the luxury is the king sized bed and it's only for a day!). - Svetlana @Life With a Side of Wine
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE a good wedding! I am totally with you on needing some benadryl for a good nights sleep! I never regret oversleeping ha!
ReplyDeleteLinds @ Not A Mom
Soooo jealous of your weekend away this weekend and I hope you guys have an absolute BLAST!
ReplyDeleteHilarious-- you sound just like me! Good sleep= happy wife= happy life. Have a great time at the wedding!!
ReplyDeleteOh the emerald on the pinkie would be mine! Oh hotel sleep, I'm so tempted to check myself in for a night just to get a full night's rest. Have a great time at the wedding!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Carolina Belle: the emerald on the pinkie is gorgeous. So are the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend April!!!!! So excited to follow your blog now. I'd love to share with my insta followers too --- maybe we should collaborate at some point!! xoxo meredith christenberry
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