Tonight was the Father and Sons camp out for our ward. I don't know which Hema was more excited to go. It was so fun to watch them pack everything up and talk about all the fun things that "just the boys" were going to do. I can remember my dad and brothers going every year and my mom always did really fun stuff with us at home - including the time she bought us Lucky Charms cereal for breakfast (we never got sugary cereals) and we all ate a bunch and I threw it all up! I still can't look at Lucky Charms without getting queasy. I decided to start the tradition with Vela (although she is only 19 months old)! Here's what we've done so far tonight:
- SHOP - I was hoping to find a good pair of shoes for myself. We spend A LOT of time walking around at the TGP gardens or at the park and I really want/need a great pair of shoes. I have looked at a bunch, but since they seem to cost a good chunk of money, I don't want to pick the wrong ones. I tried on so many pairs - but just don't know what to pick. I am looking for something durable, comfortable, lightweight, versatile and hopefully cute. Please help me out here and give me some good shoe advice! I didn't end up getting anything for myself tonight, but I did get some new swim goggles for the kids and some darling shoes for Vela.
- EAT - We needed some yummy grub, so we picked up some crispy beef take out (this picture does not do it justice)
from Won Won Wok and also stopped by Smart Cookie (this was my first time there and in one word yum-o-rama). We got a frozen hot chocolate and 2 sugar cookies that were oh so good! They specialize in cookie ice cream sandwiches, but since I don't really love ice cream I picked the sugar cookies. I tried the cinnamon one and the almond one. The almond one was the best! I definitely recommend it. 
- RELAX - Vela and I had a great dinner at home and then read books, played on the swings and just relaxed. I usually put her down pretty early, but I just let her stay up and snuggle and fall asleep on my lap before I tucked her into bed. Now I am watching Twighlight again. I am not totally in love with the movie (I just really am not happy with the Jacob Black actor - doesn't he look about 8 years old??)- but it is a fun movie to watch and laugh and enjoy on a night like tonight.
- CLEAN - I cleaned the house after the boys left and will finish up by mopping as soon as the movie ends. I have a hard time sleeping when Hema is gone - so I might as well do something productive tonight. I would seriously go mow the lawn if I didn't like my neighbors so much - I guess I will wait until at least 7:30 in the morning.
- CHILL ONLINE - I have spent at least an hour catching up on Facebook and Blogging. I generally try not to overdo it on the computer, but Vela is fast asleep and I am feeling no guilt whatsoever about sitting here in front of this screen! I may just spend another hour online... maybe I can research those shoes!
Here's what's left on my to do list:
- SLEEP - I am hoping that at some point tonight I will be tired enough to be able to fall asleep. I hate going to bed alone! Am I the only one who can't sleep when their hubby is gone? I can remember when Hema was still playing football at the U and he was gone overnight a lot. I couldn't sleep then either and would stay up and clean and do homework. Maybe after I mop the floor I'll pull out a book or even work on finishing up one of my unfinished quilts that just needs the binding.
I sure hope my boys are having a great time camping, because I sure do miss them!!
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Funny I am still up too. Sounds you guys had fun like fun! Where is the cookie place? We like our girl time too. It was cute Abi was invited to one of her very good friends B-day party, and she was considering not going cuz she didn't want to miss out on the girls night out. It was cute! She went and so Becky and I had some sister sister time, shopping and eating out. Funny thing too cleaned up the house after they left and I mopped my floor. I do have to admit I don't really have a hard time sleeping, just takes a long time to talk my self to go to bed. :)
Seriously it is 6:15 AM and I haven't even dozed off - I just can't get to sleep. Maybe I shouldn't have watched the end of Twighlight when I was home alone. I am pretty whimpy! But hey, the house is clean, the laundry is washed and put away, I've watched several movies and spent a couple hours online! Boy am I going to pay for this in about 20 minutes when Vela wakes up! Hope I get to take a nap with her today.
Sounds like a great agenda while the boys are gone! You are so productive, we just ate and watched movies.
Your kids are too cute!
Looks like a fun night out. When Jason goes Hunting we get a movie and snuggle in my bed. I love it. Jason was supposed to be gone last night, so the girls were snuggling in my bed when Jason called and said he was on his way home. The girls cried and cried. Don't tell Jason. I like the idea of getting cookies. Cookies make everything better. Your a good MOM!
P.S.
If you don't like Jacob that much rent Cheaper By The Dozen (2). He is so cute in that show.
I totally agree with you on having a hard time going to sleep when my hubby is gone. Infact, the girls and I went to Fillmore yesterday and just got back. We stayed with my parents because I didn't want to be home without Craig. So my mom, the girls and I had a girls night out and my dad tagged along. Good thing the Fathers and Sons is only once a year!
Fun! I always loved those weekends when dad and the boys were gone and we did girl stuff.
I have no advice for shoes... they are so hard to find!
You need to start liking Jacob because he is going to play a BIG role in New Moon!
I HATE sleeping without Sterling.
MISS YOU!!!
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