Weekend Activities and Serenity Now

Warning... A quick vent before I get into to the weekend wrap-up. 

Is it strange that after some weekends I look forward to Monday's and going back to work? It's not that my work is the greatest thing but weekends can be so exhausting. Emmett and Oliver must save up all their energy for Pierce and I because they run us ragged both physically and mentally. I know when I go to work I will have quiet time where I won't be assaulted with barrage of questions and demands.

Serenity Now!

Thank goodness Pierce and I usually get a few hours of one on one time before we pick up the boys on Fridays because otherwise I don't know when we'd ever find that time. After we put the boys to bed we are both spent and I just want to zone out and chill or pass out. Does anyone else feel this way? How do decompress and how do you find the time to do so? Do you have any recommendations on how we could find this time during the day when the boys are around? Neither of them take naps and it's more frustrating trying to get them to take one than just letting them stay up. 

I don't want to be a grump to the kids or my husband but there come a point on the weekends when the demands, back talk, sass, and questions become too much. Help a mother out? 

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Now onto the fun stuff that wears me out... don't get me wrong I love the activities even though I know there will be attitude and entitlement will follow. 

Pierce and I finally took the time to bike the West Ashley Greenway. It was a beautiful day and a great way to get in some cardio. I'm sure Pierce regretted letting me lead because I book it. I did slow down a little so he could catch up and I could enjoy the scenery. 

I just had to share a for photos of my little man at t-ball practice because he's so stink'n cute. He's getting so big and his skills this year have improved greatly since last year. I have a feeling it's going to be a good season. 

After t-ball we decided to head downtown to do some exploring. We started at the library which was hosting a super hero training day. Emmett made his own mask and cape.

Practicing his feats of strength. 

Oliver eating is so sweet... pinkies out. 

Faster than a speeding bullet... at the Hunley at the Charleston Museum

Ended our exploring at Magnolia Cemetery. A little morbid but extremely interesting. Next we come here I'm bringing my big camera because there are some many beautiful details in the tombs, headstones, and ironwork. 

Exploring attire: shirt // jeans // shoes

Weekend Wrap Up

We had another beautiful weekend here in Charleston. The weather was just perfect and it continues to be unseasonably warm, but no complaints here.
On Friday, Pierce left for an overnight kayaking/ camping trip out at Caper's Island so it was just me and the boys Friday night through Saturday afternoon. We shopped, snacked and played. Emmett helped me pick out faux animal busts and pillows for my reading nook... keep scrolling to check out my progress so far.

We stopped at the Krispy Kreme and let Oliver have his first taste of the South's deep fried deliciousness. Of course, he loved it!

When we got back home, the boys played outside with the neighbors while I sanded end tables and spray painted curtain rods. I have a lot of projects in the works right now so I have to squeeze them in little by little when I can find the time.

That evening I headed to Old Wide Awake Plantation. This was my first time visiting and I wanted to take some photos there but I didn't realize the site is privately owned. Be aware that you should contact the owner's before visiting. Anyway, I walked around for a minute and must say, it is a beautiful house. If you're looking for a truly Southern place to get married, you should check it out because it would be there perfect venue. By the way, this is where Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe got married.

♥ Porch envy ♥

and these steps ♥♥

Sunday we packed up the kiddos and went downtown for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. SEWE is a must-do if you live in or visit Charleston mid-February. They have art, food, and animal exhibits throughout downtown and is fun for the entire family. My parents came down and went with us. We had a blast!

the Bird's of Prey at Marion Park are a must see

Ollie and my dad

Emmett with my parents. The boys love spending time with their mimi and papa.

Today was an extension of the weekend since it was President's Day. I definitely vote for a four day workweek. I dropped the kids off at the sitter's and was able to get so much accomplished today. I got two coats of paint on the guest room side tables I'm refinishing, worked on my income taxes, hung curtain rods in the guest room, edited photos, and hung all the animal busts for the reading nook. Whew... I'm tired but I'm so glad I got some items checked off my list.

Check out my progress. 

My reading nook is slowly coming together 😊 all I have left is to to get the bookcase. Emmett picked out the giraffe head and helped me choose the pillows when we went shopping Saturday. He was excited when he got home today and saw this wall. He went upstairs by himself and yelled down that we had to come up to see it because it was awesome. I love the joy he finds in the little things! I hope he doesn't lose his four-year-old spirit and enthusiasm. 

And that is how I spent my long weekend. I hope you all had a productive and fun weekend as well! Now I'm off to bed. 

Night, night.