Jerilee and I have arrived safely back at our humble homes this evening! While we had a FABULOUS girls weekend away, I think we are both very happy to be home. I have missed my family so very much this weekend, and it was wonderful to see them all this evening before the kids before bed. They were full of hugs and kisses and soft snuggles. They were a deliciously warm welcome.
The snow, though. Guys. I knew snow was in the forecast for this weekend, but in my earlier research, it was supposed to snow on Saturday. Which it did. We were out in it, and were very much aware of it. But apparently it kept coming down, and by the morning, the vehicles were covered with a thick layer of wet, heavy snow. Being unprepared as we were, I wandered around until I found someone heading back to the hotel after starting his truck, and petitioned him to share his snow brush, which he agreed to. Once that crisis was averted, we headed to Ikea.
First thing was first. I had some parts to return from a dresser we bought back in Calgary. Brady had called ahead and Ikea has agreed to swap things out, free of charge. So we left the parts at the returns desk and wandered through the store. It went quicker than usual, which was strange, but also not. Jerilee and I were both super tired, haha! And besides that, we weren’t in the market for a bunch of super expensive furniture. We knew which areas we wanted to look over and specifically shop in. So we did that, and picked up a few things in the warehouse before checking out. We didn’t do too much damage in there at all, which I was impressed with. Then, we ducked back to returned, grabbed the new pieces, and headed to the car.
We were both chilled and tired, so we drove to the nearby Olive Garden right during the lunch rush, and were magically seated immediately in a booth. We ate our fill of that delicious chicken gnocchi soup and breadsticks. Seriously, I know Olive Garden is normal everywhere, but we don’t have one in Saskatoon, and that soup is ridiculous. And in SO good!! Potato balls are the way to be. But once lunch was done, we paid our super tiny bills and were on our way home.
It was a good drive. Fairly quiet. We were so tired. And the weather really could have been better, if we’re being honest, but we made it safely home. Anytime the snow wants to end, that would be great. While I’ve been busy and shopping all weekend, the impending deck plan is still utmost in my mind! We CANNOT build a deck in the snow!!
All in all, I had such a special, enjoyable girls trip away this weekend. I got to spend some quality catch-up time with Jerilee. I got to shop for myself and my family. I did a peel-off charcoal mask. I bought some new makeup. I drank my favorite sangria. I hot tubbed. I rested. I ate tropical chicken pizza, satisfying a craving I have had since I got pregnant with Theo those months ago. I was welcomed home by my favorite little folks, and my favoritest big folk. Brady worked all weekend to make me a present. My mom even sent me some cinnamon rolls to eat for a late supper. I am SO grateful for all that I have and who I have. What a wonderful weekend, and a wonderful reception.
Now, I’m going to have a soak. Its good to be home.