Christmas had come and gone and we were gearing up for the New Year.
Andrew and I were looking forward to some down time before
our pajama-game night on New Year's Eve.
We were quickly reminded that we are not in control and things wouldn't always go our way.
The Saturday after Christmas we got a call asking us to stay with a family member that had just had back surgery. We agreed to come over all day Sunday to help clean and then stay the night. Of course this was not what we wanted to do (not to mention we were nervous because we aren't nurses) but we knew it was what we should do, because family come first, always!
It was a long day. We dusted, vacuumed, scrubbed floors, cleaned bathrooms, cleaned the kitchen grocery shopped, and completed all laundry and dishes. We both enjoy helping others so by the end of the day we were exhausted but our hearts were filled with joy.
The next day we went home (my parent's house) and decided we wanted to take time this day for just us. With all the Christmas hustle and bustle we hadn't had much us time, and we were missing it.
So...
we went on a day date!
and...
It was just what we needed!
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| Pedicures for the win! Andrew LOVED it even though he fought me the whole way to the salon |
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| Next we went for a beer and lunch at Brothers |
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| Then we went to visit Notre Dame's campus |
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| It was so cold but every time I visit the campus I can't help but take a picture of the Golden Dome, it is beautiful |
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| The Basilica of Sacred Heart |
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| We finished our day date with coffee In today's world there are so many distractions and always somewhere to be or something to do but it is important to take a step back (from time to time) and enjoy what and who is in front of you. Appreciate and count your blessing everyday. You will make plans and some days those plans will change. That is ok. Be patient and trust the process. Good things come to those who wait. xoxo  PS - By the end of the day Andrew was in bed because he wasn't feeling well. He came down with a cold and was down for a few days. He missed the pajama-game night... |
