I left Sunday morning and headed to Duluth to spend some time with my sister and family. Isaac and Eddy spend the afternoon at their hunting land. Piper was napping while Jess and I spent some time going through stuff for the shower and baby things! We all had a wonderful dinner together and had a low key evening!
30 week bump!
Then Monday, we got Isaac on the school bus...
And Piper and I did some puzzles before Eddy took her to daycare.
Jess and I spent the day running errands...looking for some baby shower things, curtains for the baby room, grabbed lunch and did a little clothes shopping. Then we had an early dinner at Blackwater...an awesome swanky bar that has great appetizers, drinks and fondue! We shared a couple of small pizzas, Jess had a cocktail and I had a lemon water! And we shared lady Godiva fondue! It was fabulous!
Then we went back to her house to change for yoga! Jess brought me to a prenatal yoga class she had gone to when she was pregnant. It was at the copper top church, with a group of about 15 women. The first hour we talked about birthing techniques. We went in a circle and each person talked about strategies/methods that provided comfort during labor/birth. It was awesome to hear what worked for each woman and what other first time moms where planning for birth plans. The second hour was practicing yoga... Low O's, hula hips, deep breathing and relaxing through the poses. It was an awesome overwhelming experience! I sat in the class reflecting on the difficulties Paul and I had getting pregnant and then there I was, sitting among other pregnant women, hearing their empowering stories, preparing for the birth of our baby and feeling my baby kick and move in my belly! It was incredible and I'm so thankful Jess brought me and shared the experience with me! I wish I could go every week!
Tuesday morning we took Isaac to school, then Jess and Piper and I hung out, ran a few errands, and ate lunch. Piper and I took a little nap and then after Isaac came home from school we played a little. Then I made my way home. The time in Duluth was awesome and it was hard to leave.
Wednesday was spent doing laundry, cleaning the house, organizing, running errands, talking a walk with Darpy and packing for our getaway. A last trip as a couple before baby comes aka "babymoon"!
Thursday morning Paul and I made our way to the cities! We took the scenic route and had relaxing drive. Our first stop was at Ikea, we had to make a return on some cushions that didn't work and then spent some time looking around. We ended up getting some drawer dividers for the baby room dresser, nothing too exciting! Then we stopped at Bed Bath and Beyond where we got a curtain rod for the baby room and a new comforter for our bedroom!
Then we went to Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis. Paul's friend was able to get us a great deal, the room was on the executive level (on the 17th floor) which had some perks like cookies with turn down service! And a free drink (which Paul had of course) at the restaurant in the hotel. We got ready and walked to dinner at Manny's steakhouse. A delicious meal!
After dinner we took a walk around the Hennepin theater district, then back to the hotel for the night.
We slept in Friday morning and splurged and ordered breakfast in bed! It was awesome! Then we went to the Ivy Spa (on the second floor of the hotel) and sat in the relaxation room and read a book. Next, we had a couples massage...it was amazing!
We felt rejuvenized and decided to go for a walk so we went to Lake Calhoun and walked around the lake! It was a beautiful day!
After the walk we stopped at Caribou for a coffee and cider. Then went to Whole Foods Market and grabbed a few snacks.
Then we headed back to the hotel and got ready to go to dinner. We went our favorite restaurant, Zelo. We had a delicious meal and great conversation!
We woke up Saturday, sad to leave but thankful for the amazing time we had together!
We went home, dropped of our stuff and then went to lunch with our dear friends Casey and Brandon at The White Horse. We had a wonderful time!
And today, we went to church, bought a fan for the baby's room, put the curtains up in the baby's room, watched some football, went through tubs of baby stuff from my sister and relaxed.
I'm so happy I have had the week off to get the house organized and cleaned, the baby's room set up, spend time in Duluth, have a babymoon with my husband! It was an amazing week!
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