Today, we pawn the kids off onto my parents and Katy. Katy picked Clara. I’m thinking that’s the smarter move.
Today, we drive down to Atlanta. Travis will be begging for a massage after 2 hours of me belting out “Jingle Bells” in the car. “Owhatfunitistorideinacarwithasingingwiiiife.”
Today, we get to eat lunch. Alone. At a restaurant that doesn’t start with “Chucky” or end in me having to scrape mac and cheese off of Clara’s back. Don’t ask me how it gets there. It just does.
Today, we get naked and have other people touch our bodies. And we pay them to do that. That’s not weird at all.
Today, we shop Trader Joes. The very reason I need a second job. #joejoesftw
Today, we battle swarms of shoppers at the mall. Because guess who hasn’t bought a SINGLE, solitary Christmas present.
The same girl who hasn’t brushed her hair in a coon’s age. I’m thinking being face down in that massage donut thing will only help the situation.
Today, we get to be us. The “before” us. And I like those people.
Happy Saturday! Kiss your husband.
splendid…lindsay
Allie Finch says:
This is wonderful. It’s so important to have time like this together. Good for you! Beautiful couple too. :)
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
Sounds like a pretty awesome day – couples massages are my favorite!!
Christin@purplebirdblog says:
Yaaaaaaaaay!! I hope your massages totally rocked the house and relaxed your bods!! And oh sooooo jealous of your Trader Joe’s excursion!! Happy Monday, friend! xo
lindsaymwright says:
They were everything I had hoped for, and more!! Need to get one once a month!
STUFT Mama says:
Okay. So jealous. Couples massage and Trader Joe’s just might be the perfect day ever. You deserve it. So glad you got the opportunity. PS- I always think your hair is gorgeous. Washed, unwashed, whatever. :)
lindsaymwright says:
awww..thanks. I got it from my dad – he has great hair!
Katie says:
Yayyyyyyy! So glad you guys got to have a fun day!
Oh, and paying people to touch your naked body. Yeah…that’s weird. ;-)
lindsaymwright says:
It is, right?!!!
Molly@hungryhungryrunner.com says:
Aw, I adore this post! So glad you guys get a day all to yourself! You totally deserve it!
P.S. – I’m going to need a second job to support my TJ’s habit soon too if I don’t start to regulate myself! :)
lindsaymwright says:
Starting to feel the same way about my cookie addiction.
Lee says:
Hope you had a great time!
lindsaymwright says:
We DID! Except for ATL traffic! I don’t know how you live down there.
janae jacobs says:
BEST DAY EVER!! I absolutely love that picture of you two, gorgeous couple. PS your gangsta paradise comment the other day made my day!
lindsaymwright says:
Thanks my friend!!
And yes, I know all the words to that, AND all Tupac songs. #gangsta
Joelle (on a pink typewriter) says:
Aw, hope you two had a great time! Love your shoes- super cute!
Ameena says:
You are stunning and this photo is perfect. I hope you have a wonderful time battling the shoppers my friend! Happy Sunday.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says:
you’re gorgeous…and being able to pawn your kids off with someone and go be ALONE with your husband…priceless. Scott and I havent been on a date in 5+ years. Since when I was pregnant. ENJOY your massage!!!!!!!!!!!
Stephanie says:
Hope you had a lovely time! You are one seriously good-looking couple.
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says:
I love this post…hoping you two had a fantastic day!!
lindsaymwright says:
It was PERFECT!! Except for Atlanta traffic…THAT, I could live my entire life and never want to experience again!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says:
Sounds like a perfect day! I could use a smooch…now I just need to find someone who’s worthy! :P
lindsaymwright says:
No one is worthy of you, Abby! ;)
RunEatRepeat says:
That picture is adorable! So, how often are you the ‘before us’? Who do you like better? (I don’t expect an honest answer out of that second one…)
lindsaymwright says:
lol..loved both of these questions – and I’m always (too) honest.
1) We’re “before us” really anytime after the kids go to bed. We get to sit on the couch and talk or just zone out and watch tv. They go to bed around 7:30 or 8, so that leaves us with a couple of hours each day to be us.
2) i honestly prefer the me (and us) TODAY. When you have kids, you have to become more selfless, aka, a better person. I’ve grown SO much during this time. And watching Travis play and laugh and parent Henry and Clara, makes me love him more. I honestly think we were boring before kids…not as fulfilled.
Nicole @ Sugar Coated Sisters says:
So adorable! Enjoy the day off :)
Also, Trader Joe’s peppermint green tea is awesome (if you like green tea!)
lindsaymwright says:
i almost got some of that, but was sidetracked by the Peppermint Stick JoeJoes!! (bought two boxes of those guys – whoops!)
lindsay says:
this makes me so happy to hear! well deserved! go spoil each other with LOVE!
xoxo
lindsaymwright says:
oh we DID!! It was such a blessing to be able to have a whole day with him!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says:
i love this! you guys are so stinkin’ cute in that first photo. enjoy your day together! i’m off to smooch my hubby right now. ;)
lindsaymwright says:
It was your husband who asked me to write that! ;)
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says:
That’s so fun! I love how you guys take time to be a couple without the kids. That’s so important!
lindsaymwright says:
You have NO idea!! Katy just came to get Clara – we’re on our way to drop off Henry…About to bust out in a dance. ;)