Family Day Weekend

This weekend is a fairly new holiday - only been around for a few years now - and its a long weekend that should be celebrated to the fullest. Family means a few different things to people. Whether your family is far away and close friends are the temporary fill as "family - or you are lucky enough to have your family just down the street from you! Either way, its a time to forget work, forget anything bad and celebrate by spending time with family.

This weekend is already off to a great start with Adriana having a sleepover at my parents house. She has the freedom to roam anywhere on the main and lower level of the house (upstairs is gated from her craziness). Since my bf did some side work Friday night until almost 6am - I decided to head to the mall with Adriana first thing Saturday morning. This would give him enough quietness to sleep some and we can have our bonding time. For the first time, I let Adriana out of the stroller to walk around the mall. With the help of my sister, Aunt Jill, keeping a hand on her while she explored. She was making friends left right and center! In the bathroom, the food court, the stores....whenever she saw people. "HI" with a big smile and a wave - melted some peoples heart. She met a little blond haired boy too who was just 15mths old. She talked away to him - something to do with the buttons on his jacket - and all he wanted to do was hold her hand. Smart cookie she is.....she was having none of that lol It was too darn cute though! She wasn't even afraid of the Mommy when she came over too. Its just a bit scary knowing shes so friendly to people....she would go with pretty much anyone. After a few hours of running through the mall, looking at new shoes for Adriana and buying some snacks at the Bulk Barn, we decided to go home to Daddy. Four hours at the mall seem to be enough - sore feet and a tired Mommy.
Shortly after a good nap for Adriana, we got things ready and headed to my parents house for a sleepover. Every now and then they like to have her stay over. Its good for Adriana, the grandparents and of course Mommy and Daddy! While she was going crazy at their house, we were headed to watch the hockey game and get some food. I always stress the importance of having alone time together - at least once a month without baby. Its nice to know we have the luxury of getting away for a night and Adriana is properly cared for. We had a few drinks, some nachos and the boyfriend had a burger - it was nice. We watched some hockey and then the Dunk Contest was on. Pretty sure I still don't get why people like it....I think basketball is very boring. Yet we went home and finished watching it.....
...Wine helped.

This morning the boyfriend and I went for a nice breaky over at our favourite place - Bobby's and Eggs Benedict gets me every time. You have to get there before 1030am because that's when Church lets out and the line is out the door! We made it just in time :) After sharing a nice breakfast, we headed to see Adriana. Of course she was taking a nap, but woke up not long after we got there. I was actually surprised she was clinging to me. Normally, she's all over her Daddy! I missed her. I love that little girl so much and I love seeing how happy she is. My mom said "she was a good girl" - of course she was....she always is! She knows what she's allowed to do and what she's not. She doesn't normally throw tantrums but will cry a bit if she can't have something. It never lasts long at all - quickly diverts her attention to something else. We never played into her whining so she doesn't do that much at all. I just watch her from a few feet away and if she touches something she's not supposed to, we just tell her not to touch it. If she continues, we will take her hand and send her away. Yes, this actually works for us....for now! lol In the back of my mind, I truly believe she is just saving all these rebellious acts for when shes older. Therefore, we are screwed!!!

We are continuing our Family Day weekend with visiting her Nana down the street for dinner. Hopefully, her cousins, Aunt and Uncle are there too. I also hope she doesn't eat cat food again.......relax it was just one piece and she didn't even like it! She has some freedom there to roam pretty much the entire main floor. Tomorrow will be just a relaxing day. Perhaps a trip to visit her friend Hunter can happen :) They love hanging out with each other. Both active babies, who love toys and loud noises. I can't wait to catch up with Mrs. Erin!! xoxo



What are you doing for Family Day?