Man, talk about a great weekend! Things got kicked off Friday night with a little girls night out on the deck. Unfortunately, this is the only picture I got from our evening, but the night was filled with about 8 of us eating, drinking, laughing, and just enjoying each other’s company. I’ve said it once, and I’ll likely say it 1000 times more…best. neighbors. ever.
Of course, since the girls made the plans first, that meant we weren’t on “monitor duty” (since the kiddos were all in bed). But since the guys are all basically “besties” at this point, they couldn’t resist getting together either. So they set up shop in the road with the monitors, and I don’t know why, but I just find this photo so amusing.
Saturday was a pretty low key day at home, but it was beautiful so we spent all sorts of time outside and the boys were out playing with friends all afternoon. At one point, I actually found myself with a good hour of quiet (Lucas was next door and Alex was napping) so I spent some time diving into Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis.
Admittedly, I’ve actually never read her blog (didn’t even know about it), but my gal Chelsey said she highly recommended it and I knew she wouldn’t steer me wrong. So far (I’m about halfway through) it’s awesome. I’ve found myself shaking my head in agreement numerous times and even chuckling out loud more than once. I’m actually hoping to finish it today!
Sunday was a hot one from the get-go, but that didn’t deter us from staying outside. That’s what freeze pops before noon are for, right?
My mother-in-law came over for lunch, we played in the blow up pool, and even spent some time playing a little baseball while Alex napped, which you may have caught on Instagram Stories.
Once Alex was up, we packed things up and headed over to my parents’ house for dinner and more pool time.
It was the first official pool day of the season, and it was most certainly a great day for it!
Alex isn’t quite into it just yet (too cold?) and Lucas was loving it. We’re going to be doing some swim lessons with him this summer so we can try to lose the puddle jumper for good.
We enjoyed some drinks and snacks poolside, including some delicious homemade guac (yaaaaassss).
For dinner, mom grilled some burgers and dogs, and also made the most delicious grilled veggies, potato salad, and pasta salad.
Before we knew it, it was already 7pm (which is usually when we at least start bedtime for the boys), but they were both in such desperate need for haircuts that we managed to squeeze them in.
Ahhh, much better <3
And then, since it was a day of celebration and all (Happy Father’s Day!) we finished up the day with some cake.
Oreo ice cream cake, to be exact. And ohhhhh myyyy, was it good (not homemade, by Carvel!). It made for a great ending to another awesome weekend.
I hope you all had a great one, and I’ll catch up with you guys later in the week!
Elizabeth says
I keep seeing that book everywhere! I’m going to have to pick it up!
Carvel ice cream cakes are the BEST!
Shashaqueefa says
OMG what is that spread from girls night? I only recognize spinach artichoke dip and the mozzarella sticks! It looks great! Please inform me Court!!! Thanks! #imhoongry
Shashaqueefa says
Court! What kind of food is in that spread? Yummmmerz
Kate says
Hi, I dont comment much but I was wondering if I could suggest a post topic. I seem to remember you writing about how tough Lucas was a toddler, with high highs but very low lows. I’m experiencing this with my spirited 2 year old daughter (bedtime battles, car seat struggles, tantrums, etc) and was hoping that now you are through the thick of it, you could share some advice.
Hope you consider it! Thank you!
Courtney says
Hey Kate! Ohh goodness…I wish I could say we’re “through the thick of it” but we’re still definitely battling our tough days. Truth be told, I’m still constantly looking for tips and advice myself (we’re very much in a “selective listening” stage over here with our oldest), and I have a feeling that our sweet Alex is going to give us a bit more of a run for our money from what we can see so far! While it doesn’t always help, I do try to remind myself that these little ones are experiencing really BIG feelings, and they just don’t yet know how to handle themselves yet – they’re still learning! So I try to give a little grace…which I know is NOT always as easy as it seems! I do like the idea of a post topic though, so I’ll definitely keep that in mind, thanks! :)
Brigid says
Alex makes the best faces:)
Lauren says
I love Alex’s reaction to cake! I feel the same way about it!
Courtney says
Hahaha, me too!
Marielle says
Okay I keep hearing about that book over and over again. I think I need to go check it out!
Meg says
I just love your blog and can relate to so much of it! I too have an incredible neighbourhood. The photo of the guys in their camp chairs cracked me up, that is literally our street almost every afternoon while the kids play out the front. We have tiny backyards where I live so the front it is!
I was wondering if you would be interested in doing another day in the life of post? Also, I too have two kids and am going back to work in a month, just as my baby girl turns 6 months. Do you have any tips for handling the first few months of going back to work?
Courtney says
Hey Meg! Yes, I was actually thinking the other day that I just do another day in the life post – I just need to remember to commit to it beforehand so I can remember to document it all, haha!
As for going back to work, it’s so super cliche, but honestly, don’t worry about all the small stuff at home. If that means PB&J sandwiches or takeout for dinner for a couple of weeks…it’s FINE. It’ll take a good few weeks to really find your groove/routine, so if you feel like it’s total chaos, you’re not alone! I always tried prepping as much as I could the night before (bottles ready, pump parts cleaned, clothes laid out, lunches made/packed, coffee pot on the delay timer…). Anything you can do ahead of time, do it! Makes for a wayyyyy easier morning (as I’m sure you already know as a working mama!) Good luck! :)