Mommy's Day and the San Diego Zoo

Can I tell you how much my kid loves Starbucks. Richard told us he was going that morning for coffee, without hesitating, Shane immediately yelled that he wanted a chocolate donut. He went with Richard and ultimately came home with a chocolate donut and chocolate milk. He did everything he could to keep Myann from his milk and donut, even getting her her own drink and breakfast. Here is a picture of them enjoying their Starbucks on the balcony.



Grandma Jo and Richard were gracious enough to take the kids to the San Diego Zoo alone, so I could have a day to myself. Yippee!!! I figure it was win win, so they could have some alone time and I could actually experience a day alone without any work. The kids apparently had an awesome day and didn't seem to completely wear Grandma Jo and Richard out. Shane wore his zookeeper outfit and was a hit with the actual zookeepers.



Shane had his face painted at the zoo. According to Grandma Jo he sat ever so still and would not move so he didn't mess up his face paint. Maybe we should try that at home.

How did I spend my day, let's see, I caught the first day of the Nordstrom's Anniversary sale, I bought the kids a lot of new clothes for the fall and winter for pretty cheap. Then I met Brian for lunch at Miami Grill and I topped the day off with a facial and pedicure at a spa. It was wonderful and relaxing. Then we returned to reality and it is amazing how excited you are to see your kids when you have had a peaceful several hours without them. Plus they were super excited to see me too, which just makes it fun all around. We put the kids to bed and then the boys ordered take out while Grandma Jo and I went back to Beaumont's, I said that place was good so we went back again.