Hey mama’s – anyone completely procrastinating on Halloween classroom goodies? I have to admit, I did this year. We went the safe route and copied last year’s classroom treat.
Pumpkin Poo…just for you.
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{halloween procrastinators}
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{dinner + a movie}
Phewww – made it through Monday. (barely) Today is a new day! Not sure I’m ready for daylight savings this weekend. The extra hour of sleep sounds amazing. The time change sure does take some time to get used too though.
Monday date night // Bailey + I decided to plan our Monday date at home this week. I think she could see the exhaustion in my eyes…lol. Well, and since my Mom & Bay snuck off to see Jem and the Holograms without me over the weekend, which was our original plan. Devastated.
I have always wanted to do a movie themed dinner. Lady and The Tramp was our movie selection for the night. We shopped for ingredients to make spaghetti and meatballs (which I’ve never made before). Threw on our aprons and got our hands dirty. Lady and the Tramp played while we enjoyed our dinner. Bailey lit the candle and said it felt like a real dinner date (umm, how would she know what a real date feels like??). We may have even tried the famous spaghetti noodle kiss:) If you are looking for a new meatball recipe, I highly recommend The Pioneer Women’s Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe. It took a little time, but the end results were worth it. We had kale caesar salad on the side. Yummm.
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{dating my daughter}
Isn’t that the truth!! Since motherhood is such a huge part of my life, I’ve decided to dedicate Tuesday blog posts to Kiddo topics. This is for you, my Mama friends!! Kid approved food + clothes + activities + of course, Holiday ideas. Hopefully something most of you can relate too:)
I asked my 9-year-old what I should write about today and these are topics of her choice:
Last month Bailey and I decided that Monday’s after school and work, we would plan a date. Just the two of us. Something we both enjoy doing. Every Monday. Together. I should mention, I totally stole this idea from my girl, Gretchen Rubin. She’s the shit! (I think that might be my first blogging cuss word?) Gretchen is the Author of the Happiness Projects. I listened to the audio books and loved that I could relate to some of her projects. This one might be my favorite.
Since I began dating my daughter, we’ve gone to the movies, the park, frozen yogurt, cooked meals together, facials, and shopping. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate or expensive. Bailey is an only child, so she obviously gets a lot of my time and attention. There’s just something special about making a designated “date” that we can both look forward too. Time to talk about anything. Time to do things together uninterrupted. Time to connect. Two hours of undivided attention. Weeks and days get busy, but Monday’s are a date – no matter what! Each Monday since, I’ve gone to bed with such a full heart. And what makes it better, Bailey told me she does too. It’s the little things that truly count. Monday dates are something you will be hearing more of:)
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Bailey’s Tank from Gentry’s Closet is so cute. Go check out her Etsy page.