Our weekend started a bit early since the Husband had the day off work on Friday. Thursday night he went to the baseball game, so after I put the baby to bed, I was so excited to veg on the couch with a glass of wine and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. (I know, I know...it's such a waste of time but also such a guilty pleasure). However, in hindsight I wished I had spent that time practicing yoga, writing, or reading a book. I ended up falling asleep on the couch, waking up at midnight, and groggily dragging myself to bed. What followed a couple hours later was a wakeful baby who did not want to sleep by himself after about 2am. So...by Friday morning, I was exhausted.
We still managed to make it out of the house on Friday to visit with a friend for lunch. Note my "It's noon and I still haven't showered" look.
After lunch I went for a run to attempt a "reset" to the day. It helped. After a refreshing shower, Liam and I went to visit with a neighbor who was getting ready to move out of state. That visit turned into "let's go get gelato down the street", which turned into "oh let's just grab an early dinner."
That night I had plans to go to a former colleague's going away party (lots of moving and transitions these days!) I figured I would still have time to eat dinner out, help the Husband put Liam to bed, and make it out of the house by 8pm. I was so looking forward to catching up with old colleagues, and really wanted to be there. But, my "overplan" bug bit me again. Dinner lasted til 8. Baby didn't get to bed until 9. And by that time I was so exhausted from being up much of the previous night, and it would have been ridiculous (and very "reliving my 20s" of me) to show up anywhere at 10pm. So, I ended the night with a mixture of happiness and disappointment. Happy that I got to spend so much time with our neighbors and friends during the day, but disappointed that I allowed myself to over commit once again and miss out on an event I really wanted to attend. Graham - I'm sorry I missed your party. I hope I can make it up to you soon!
The rest of our weekend was a bit of a happy whirlwind...
BBQ with new and old friends on Saturday afternoon. I made this lovely spring quinoa dish. Will share the recipe soon!
Sunday afternoon lunch with dear friends who we wish we saw more often
Celebrating a milestone birthday on Sunday night with longtime friends that are more like family (I love this photo the Husband took. Looks like such fascinating girl talk, doesn't it?)
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