The Daily Hailey

Laela gave the whole family a beautiful nights sleep, and we woke up to our bodies simply being ready to be awake, instead of being jolted awake by her cries. It was refreshing, and likely the best gift I could have asked for today. Ok, Brady buying me the original Naked palette from Urban Decay was pretty good too 😉 We all got up in decent time, got everyone ready for church, and headed out the door.

And then I got sooo sick that I couldn’t sit through church. After singing, I took my parents car to their place and lay on their couch and half-watched a movie.

The plan for today was SUCH a good one! My mom and I had lunch reservations at Tony Tomas with big plans to do some shopping afterwards. But I was sick 🙁 We missed our lunch and ended up just eating hot dogs with the boys. Well, not me. I had crackers and grapes and water. I’m not sure what was wrong with my stomach but I was fairly determined not to lose our entire date day! I was feeling a bit better after eating so I was very thankful to be able to go out with my mom after all!

We did some shopping at a few box stores, and had a phone date with my sister. Wish she could have been there with us! We did a bit more shopping and then discussed whether or not I could handle a restaurant for supper. I voted yes, so we tried to think of where to eat. It was a bit tricky, since we had no supper reservation anywhere. We tried Red Lobster, but it was backed up about 45 minutes. So we attempted Tony Romas again, and luckily, everyone waiting wanted a bigger table! We got in after maybe five minutes 🙂

And we ate WELL! Even feeling sick, we shared the shrimp appetizer for the starter. Its called Kickin’ Shrimp, and if you’ve never had it, have it. I’m not crazy about shrimp, but it is incredibly flavorful and amazing. Then I got potato bacon soup with garlic bread, and my mom got riblings. We waddled out of there completely filled and satisfied. And I felt waaay better. Whatever had happened that morning was on its way out.

We got back to my parents house where the men had been watching the kids all day, and were greeted with everyone awake, and strawberries dipped in greek yogurt. A delicious dessert to such a yummy day! Once I had eaten a few, I hit up the couch to be closer to the littles, and fell asleep. I dozed in and out for a while before Brady told me he was going to start getting the kids ready to go.

So now I am home. Sooo ready for my tub, and even readier for sleep. I’m hoping whatever my issue was today is gone tomorrow!

Lastly, I want to just say happy mothers day to every mommy. As I wrote on Facebook earlier, that includes those of us with kids here on earth, or in heaven, in our arms or our bellies, or in our future plans and ambitions. I’m so very proud to be a mother, and to have my mother so close by.

I love you, mama!