Day: March 18, 2024

Posted in Daily Life as a Parent

Anniversary Dinner

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My husband and I celebrated our anniversary tonight and it was incredible!

He had surprised me by taking the day off of work since he will be away for out anniversary, which is March 19th, and we spent the entire day together with Valeria. It was nice and relaxing, Valeria refused to sleep. I don’t know if it’s the fact she had both of our undivided attention today or what, but that little girl did not want to sleep more than 45 minutes at a time.

Next he surprised me with another little gift. I came out of the shower and by the pile of clothes I had set aside to put on, he left a tiny box. Yes, you guessed it, a jewelry box. He came into the bedroom, instructing me to open it and there sat the ring I had my eye one months ago! I already got my gift, I didn’t expect this and I couldn’t believe he remembered.

It’s a Disney ring, Villains collections under Ursula from The Little Mermaid. Just in case anyone didn’t know which movie she was from. It’s stunning and really no photo does it justice, not even these. I love the colour combination and the design, it has her tentacles! So cool and absolutely surprised me for the first time ever. My husband really can’t keep a secret when it comes to gifts, he gets so excited that he usually let’s it slip. I love him for that, it’s one part of his personality that I love.

But this ring was not the cherry on top of the cake, which should have been! Oh no, we went for a fancy dinner as well, even got a free ice cream cake slice out of it to share. We got all dolled up because when do we get to do that these days with a five month old, like really. And I have to say we were looking pretty fly or fresh, oh man my 90’s is showing!

The restaurant was beautiful and quiet, it was dimly lit, very romantic and we got a nice cozy little booth. The waitress was so sweet and congratulated us on our anniversary (I know that is probably just her being forced to do it for the job, but it was sweet nonetheless) and very attentive. We both ordered steaks with twice backed potatoes, though my husbands order was messed up and he got mashed potatoes instead of his twice baked. He didn’t mind and I gave him some of mine to have. We also got some sauteed mushrooms to share, oh man was it all of it DE-LIC-IOUS! And I forgot to take a picture of our meals….oops! I did get a photo of our dessert though.

This was so yummy, oh my goodness!

The whole day was absolutely terrific and I couldn’t have asked for a better early 4 year anniversary. My husband spoiled me to say the least and the little tungsten ring that I got him was peanuts compared. I wish I had got him that watch I saw, sigh.

Going to spend the rest of the evening lounging and digesting.

Ciao!!

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Bonus – WordPress Prompt – Only One?

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What is one word that describes you?

I have to admit this is difficult and it depends on the person you ask to describe me. Some would say sassy, others sarcastic and some even say kind or sweet.

I myself would say I’m guarded. The reason being is that I am very much closed off to most people, which seems like I’m being standoffish, but ultimately I like to get a read on people before I open up. I’m not a typical person and though I seem bubbly and what not; I am a bit of a nerd, goth, brutally honest and I have varying interests and hobbies. Some people would take my interests as weird, but it is what it is.

Trust me when I say, I’m not your typical mama. I’m not like an onion, I’m more of a pistachio, you gotta crack me open to get to the good stuff and it takes a little bit of work.

Ciao!

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Bonus – WordPress Prompt – Weathered

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What is your favorite type of weather?

Now this is an unfair question to ask because I’m sure like everyone, we have multiple types of weather we enjoy. I know I do!

The crisp cool freshness of a fall morning where you can literally smell the leaves in the air and just slightly see your breath in front of you.

Or a beautiful summer day where the sun is full and bright, the heat warm upon your skin and just a slight breeze to cool you down, the smell of fresh cut grass lingering in the air.

Or even still a beautiful summer thunderstorm. Where the rain hammers down, steam coming off the pavement from the heat absorbed from the sun, feeling humid and sticky but refreshing all at once and then the crack of the thunder cutting through the sound of the rain. Heavenly to me.

So how could you ask me to pick just one? That’s impossible WordPress and cruel!

Ciao!

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Bonus – WordPress Prompt – Influenced

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Who was your most influential teacher? Why?

This is an easy answer and not even a question in my mind as to who I would pick as my most influential teacher. Granted I was fortunate enough to have some great teachers in my childhood and youth, but one stands out above the rest, Mrs. Hollaway.

She was my 3rd and 4th grade teacher, but all through elementary I stayed in touch with her, until she tragically passed away in an automobile accident. I was in grade 7 when that happened.

She was so kind, caring, loving, encouraging and she saw potential in every student. She was the first teacher to recognize I was having trouble reading the blackboard (I needed glasses), she pushed me to try out for the school play because I loved to sing (I was the youngest cast member and had a lead role), try out for basketball and volleyball (I was a little chunky, but I wanted to play so badly!) and made me fall in love with bears (which at the end of the school year she would give us a bookmark, book and I got a stuffed animal which was a bear).

She had this way of engaging us as students, making learning fun and creative. To say this woman had an influence on my life is an understatement. She was above and beyond as a teacher and just as a person in general. They don’t make teachers like her any more, no offense to all the teachers out there possibly reading this.

To this day, I still sometimes reminisce about her or bring up a story from my childhood involving her. She was a wonderful lady and taken from this earth way too soon.

R.I.P. Mrs. Hollaway, you will always been remembered and missed.

Ciao!

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Bonus – WordPress Prompt – Tattoo

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What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?

It’s no surprise I already have tattoos, but I want so many more and thankfully my husband is okay with this fact. He doesn’t currently have any, but he wants some in the future.

For myself I want:

  1. A Valkyrie for my daughter Valeria with her name within the sword. Ideally I would like to get this as a thigh piece, but since I’m working on my fitness, it might be some time before I get this one.
  2. Cardinals, four to be specific, one for each of my grandparents. I’d like this on my right shoulder and to be in pairs as a couple perched on a branch.
  3. The paw prints of my animals and their names underneath; Paige, Willow and Salem, though not quite sure where I’d put this one.
  4. Scripture of the words Bella Vita (Beautiful Life) and I’d like it potentially on my right wrist or maybe behind my ear.

For now those are the ones I most want and eventually I’ll have them in time. For now I’ll stick with the two I have: my star on my hand between my thumb and index finger (also known as the thenar space) and my Sagittarius astrological arrow tattoo on my left forearm. Which I will post below.

Stunning isn’t it?! I love it

Are you for or against tattoos?

Ciao!!