Dylan: Mommy Charlie hurt me can you tell her to go to time out?
Me: No
Dylan: Why? Because she’s a girl?
Me: No, because she’s a dog.
Dylan: That’s not a good reason
memories
Cruising without the Kids
Once you have kids, vacationing is an entirely new ball game. It is so important to us to go on vacations as a family, but also sans little guy. Of course we love him so much, but we need our alone time too. A quick weekend cruise was the perfect way to do it! Living close to the cruise port makes it easy to hop on a ship for the weekend and be back to normal life the same day you dock – good and bad – but totally worth it!
This trip we went on Royal Caribbean‘s Majesty of the Sea. A Friday – Monday cruise with a stop in the Bahamas and their private island, Coco Kay. We actually did this exact cruise for my 30th birthday back in February, so we were super excited for flowing drinks, fun in the sun, snorkeling, and of course Señor Frogs!
We decided to go with the unlimited drink package this time around. For a total of $180 per person (gratuity included) it was all you can drink Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. At first you may think thats pricey, but let me tell you, that in February, we may have (shhh) snuck our own liquor on the ship, and still ended up spending over $300 on cocktails! The drink package was 100% worth it! Its not just the cocktails that are included, but premium coffee (you know your girl needs good coffee at least twice a day), and bottled water. If you drink more then 6 drinks per day (don’t judge me) go with the package! You can also use the drink package on their private island – oh hello floating bar!
This trip we participated in a lot of the activities on the ship and had a blast! Trivia, karaoke (after those unlimited drinks we sounded just like Rhianna!), name that lyric, and my ultimate fav – quest. If you go with a group you HAVE to do some of the games. If there is something going on during your dinner time just ask to change it.. they will work you in at a more convenient time, but definitely don’t miss dinner – and order as much as you want! 3 appetizers and 4 entrees? Go for it!
Every time Robby and I go on a trip together we learn more about each other, and I fall more in love with him. It is important that we don’t loose who we are as a couple outside of being parents. Dylan is our whole world, but we need to carve out time for ourselves to keep our relationship alive. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in work, school, finances, kids, and family events that you forget to just spend time together as a couple. Make sure to make that time and have “your thing”. Our thing is snorkeling – we absolutely love it and do it on every tropical vacay we take together.
What is your “thing” as a couple?
Do you try to take vacations without the kiddos?
What are your favorite spots for a quick getaway?
Mommy Moment #2
Dylan is one of those kids that has to have a toy with him everywhere he goes! Daycare is no exception. Usually, he brings a toy into school, as I take it once he goes into the classroom. This one day it was a little hectic as a little girl was throwing up all over the class, I took Dylan back out, and another teacher came out and took Dylan into another classroom, without realizing he had taken his toy dinosaur. I totally forgot the dinosaur when I went to pick him up, so we get in the car and head to Ice Skating lessons. After we have gotten on the highway (and are stuck in traffic) Dylan starts hysterical crying – I mean total meltdown – about his dinosaur he left at school. We have one million dinosaurs at home, and I even always keep an extra or two stacked away in my purse. I give him another dinosaur and tell him that he will get the other one tomorrow when I take him to school. After I got him to calm down (not my proudest moment) by yelling this is not how we act we cannot go back and get his dinosaur, he wipes his tears and says “But mommy, the dinosaur loves me, he needs me”. After that, how could I not go back and get the dinosaur? Once we picked it up he gave me the biggest hug and told me he loved me. Made it all worth it!
Hello October!
October is here! I love October, it is the start of the holidays and the time I say “Oh shit, the year is almost over!”. I have been working really hard this year to meet my goals. I have done a lot to make sure that for the start of 2018 I am where I want to be both personally and professionally. Ultimately, I think at the beginning of the year I made a lot of goals without a plan on how to actually achieve them. I have been working throughout the year to really focus on what I want and how I am going to get there. It has been a lot of trial and error thats for sure!
Robby and I both had major career changes which has been a huge positive for our family, but at times can be a little overwhelming. I am finally feeling more settled in my new career venture. It has been a roller coaster ride for sure; I needed a steep learning curve, but I couldn’t be happier that I made the leap to leave my corporate 9-5 to work way more, but actually love what I do.
One of my goals this year was to create seasonal bucket lists to do with Dylan.This was important to start to make sure I was was handling a good work life balance. Dylan is at such a great age to enjoy holidays and look forward to events, I want to make sure I am soaking it all in. I have created our first bucket list for October! I am so excited to start crossing these off, it is already printed and hanging on the fridge.
What are you looking forward to this month? Do you have any plans to attend fun festivals or family parties?
Mommy Moments
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Being a mom is great, and there are so many memories that I never want to forget. You know, the first Christmas, first sports game, school activities… the list goes on. But then there are the other moments, the ones that melt your heart or make you shake your head and wonder how your child is still alive. This could be something they say or do. These are the moments I want to cherish. They may be messy, uncomfortable, and blush worthy – but who cares, this is what being a parent is all about! Mommy Moment #1 is exactly the moment when I came up with this series idea. This is something that I could so easily forget in a few years, but know that I never want to. I would definitely recommend that you record these moments too, anytime you think “I never want to forgot this” – write it down, keep it somewhere where you can look back on it later – maybe at the end of each year, or when you are having a rough day. You’ll be glad you did. #MommyMoments on social media to share your favs!
MY LETTER TO YOU ON YOUR 3RD BIRTHDAY
Dylan,
Three years old already! I told your daddy yesterday morning it feels like this means you are no longer a baby. You are so full of life! I love EVERYTHING about you! This year has been filled with learning experiences for us all. You talk in sentences, have conversations, play soccer at daycare, and have started going “pee pee on the potty!”. You amaze me every day. I don’t think that I will ever really get over the fact that God blessed me so much by letting me be your mommy. For this year, your 3rd year of life, I hope that you always have fun! I hope that we can give you everything you need and want. I hope that you feel the unconditional love that your dad and I have for you. I love watching the amazing little boy you are growing into with such a perfect personality. I hope this year is full of playing with dinosaurs, pointing out tractors, singing ABC’s, dancing in the living room, and snuggling before you go to bed. I love when you give your dad and me “group hugs”, or when you grab our faces and say “look at those cheeks!”. I love watching you play with Charlie Brown, and then wanting to pet every dog we see when we are out. I love how you love to learn and continue to ask “what’s that?”, even though most of the time you know the answer but want to tell me “that’s right mommy” or “no mommy try again”. But most of all, my favorite thing EVER, is being your mommy. Thanks for being so awesome kid! I hope this is your best birthday yet! & just remember, I love you more.
Love Always,
Mommy