A Brief Break

Taking a month off has seriously been one of the best decisions I've made in a long time.  On most days, I woke up with a clear agenda.  How often can we say we have absolutely nothing to do?  For the first time, I took really good care of myself and didn't make too many plans. 

Here's a little peek at some of the things I chose to do:

JUST FOR ME:

Spent time playing with our dog Frankie:

Cooked healthy recipes-thanks Pinterest!

Read books.

Slept in--no alarm clock what-so-ever!  (Totally necessary for a mother to be because sleeping in will soon be a thing of the past). 

I got rid of clothes--like my size 24 Seven and Citizen jeans (doubt I'll be squeezing into those suckers ever again!)

Went on relaxing walks.

Organized Jake's gifts.

Blogged more and checked other blogs more frequently.

Worked on three photo albums--finally have my Puerto Rico pics in an album!

Watched old and newer movies (that I have been meaning to watch) such as The Vow.

Downloaded music that was in some of the movies and shows that I watched.

KIDDOS:

Lunch at Nordstrom with Araceli and her girl Lyla.  

                 Visited the zoo with Nicole, Tori, and her son Landon:                

Lunch with Vasavi and her girls Alaina and Nola:

**Hubby painted nursery! (Pictures coming soon.)

FOOD:

Pulp Kitchen w/friends (check out my two plates of breakfast!)

Maestro's for a girls night out.

The Goddess and the Grocer in Bucktown.

Coopers Hawk with my sisters and mom for Mother's Day. 

Need time to unwind?  Schedule a day just for you!