So not to be outdone by the little Id, mommy had planned a
spa party of her own for her birthday.
Mommy’s version, of course, involved borrowing Nana and Sir’s condo for
a sleepover with her college roommates and some incredible peace and quiet for
a WHOLE DAY!! Shhhhh, don't tell the Id that mommy got a sleepover and she didn't.
And, now, of course, we not only have
a Husband from Heaven who took the Ego for the weekend, but we also have an Uncle from Heaven
(who might get an inflated head if we tell him that too often, so we’re going
to keep that part under wraps) who took care of the other two over the weekend.
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One again, because of the wonderful design talents of my friend Melinda and her Sparkleberry Studio, I had a gorgeous birthday set up. |
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How adorable are these glasses?! Painted with gold paint and glitter. There's a little more to it than that, but these were plain glasses that are now fabulous! Again, Melinda is amazing! |
Here’s what every mom needs to know about hosting your own spa party
sleepover:
1) When your friend puts your candles on your cake, you MAY want to open all the windows and doors and make sure the fire alarm isn't nearby.
1)
DO NOT eat chocolate cake right before you go to
bed, much less two pieces. I had two
pieces of chocolate cake and was actually e-mailing my girlfriends at 2:30 in
the morning because I couldn’t sleep!
D@MNIT!!
2)
DO eat chocolate cake for lunch the next
day. You can have as many pieces as you
want because the children aren’t there to see you eating it all! By the way, eating that cake one sliver at a
time DOES NOT reduce it’s calorie content!!!
Of course, I added cheese, crackers and grapes just for some nutritional value. |
3)
DO NOT rush when you are packing for your spa
trip. For if you do, you will find that you forgot:
a.
your bathing suit - Now, under most
circumstances this would not be a problem, and in Vegas, naked at the spa is
acceptable and encouraged. At the Hotel
Del Coronado, on the other hand, NOOOOOOOOOOT appropriate. So, instead you will find yourself laying out in the
sun in your robe, sweating your @$$ off because topless would just not cut it - there's that and the fact that the spa pool area actually overlooks the entire Del courtyard with small children passing by!
b.
and your contacts case. You may think this is not a necessity, but
then you will realize you have to take them out so that you can nap during your
faaaaaabulous massage. So, like any
MacGyver multi-tasking mommy, you will improvise and use . . . . mouthwash cups!
Shhhhhhhhh, don’t tell my eye Dr. whose
kid had on the titanium nailpolish at the Id’s party! Just make sure you remember which one holds
which eye because, of course, you also won’t be able to fashion a sharpie out
of your @$$ to label them.
4)
I can’t be 100% sure, but I’m pretty sure it
does not qualify as cheating if you thoroughly enjoy the hot stone “butt rub”
from your male masseuse. And yes, he did
massage more than just my butt, and it wasn’t really a full butt rub, just half
of each cheek, but I am telling you, this was the most incredible hot stone
massage ever! And yes, HfH just revoked
my spa privileges.
5)
And finally, make sure that at least once a year
you invite your inner circle of girlfriends out for some quality time. There is no better gift you can give yourself
or your sanity!!!
Long time college roommates!
"New" San Diego friends!
One last P.S. If you allow your friend to get you a balloon that looks like something you can ride on, yes, you will look like an @$$ the next day trying to stuff that thing into your car!
My kids love this balloon!!! |
Recommendations for mommy spa day:
Hotel Del Coronado spa. For their 125 Anniversary this year they have discounted rates for San Diego locals. And honestly, this really was the best massage I've ever had. Also, the amenities are ocean front and wonderful!! Highly recommend.
Il Fornaio restaurant. Gorgeous skyline and wonderful outdoor patio. However, the service was horrible and the food was only marginal.
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