A DAY

1.We went to see Papa at work and did our first kids workshop together.
2.Puppy and I gave a little visit to my parentals.
3. We played with the dogs.
4. We took a drive to Caswell State Park and I decided to dress up since it was my birthday.
5. Roman felt the need to roam away from me.
6. We went to a kid's park for Roman and I stole some fruit from someones' tree. Sorry and Yum.
7. We found a football and he is now pro.
8. Happy child = happy mama

BIRTHDAY TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO

On Thursday we went on a little lunch trip to San Francisco for my birthday. We had to celebrate a little early since Sal has a crazy work schedule this week. I hadn't been there in well over a year. Oh did I miss it so. I almost had forgotten how much I loved it. The idea was to go to the zoo, but once we got there we really just wanted to have some lunch and walk around the city. We weren't very tourist-y this trip. We just pretended to be a San Franciscan family for the day. Which is a far stretch from where we live, and its only about an hour and fifteen minutes away. I would love to raise Roman in such a diverse atmosphere with everything at your fingertips, but then I get into my Gemini-self and think about how fun it would be to live on a small farm, growing everything ourselves with animals everywhere. It's a toss up and that's why as of now we are in between both; the suburbs. 

This was Roman's first trip and he was awesome. I think he enjoys people watching just as much as his mama. First we went to get some burritos at Tlaloc in the financial district and it was amazing! It's organic and they have their own farm, as well as specialize in low carb burritos. Sal did good. We got the food to go and ate at a nearby park where Sal used to have lunch when he worked there. While walking back to the car we stopped at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery for a chocolate cheese danish. All we have to say is yum. Then we went to the pier where local artist were selling anything from jewelry to paintings and pipes.  But that became more of a mission to find a restroom, thank goodness for Starbucks is all I gotta say. Then we spent the rest of the day shopping for our trip to Italy. It was perfect. A great birthday gift. I always prefer a trip or adventure over anything you can buy. We promised ourselves to visit more often. See you soon San Francisco. 

*bucket list: after all these years of living in the bay area I rode on a cable cart in SF for the first time. =)

MOMMY MODE: OFF

This weekend was such good times. I really enjoyed myself. I got to see people who I hadn't seen in months up to years! I went to San Jose to celebrate my best friends birthday. She turned 25 and I have officially been a part of her life longer than I haven't. Her birthday is the one event of the year that I make sure I attend, since I don't really get to see my friends often. I realized before this night I hadn't been out since August. (Eek!) No joke. I have been so wrapped up with the house, school, and mainly being a mama, that my social life has been majorly neglected. But the house is getting fixed and Roman is getting a bit older so hopefully there will be a shift in things and I will maintain a better balance. It was nice to chat it up with people who are able to talk back to me, catch up with everyone, and even meet some new faces. Sal even came out with me! Bars are so not his scene ( unless it's in Vegas) and I think the last time we went to a bar together was maybe 2 years ago?(In Vegas.) Even he said it would be nice to do every once in a while. We both missed Roman, but at least everyone wanted to talk about him, and we can do that all day. It was refreshing not to be in mommy mode for a night and dress up and not have my hair in a bun, listen to some music, and have a drink or two (not to mention my obsession with people watching). But now mommy mode is back on and I feel recharged to every day be the best mother I can be. What do you like to do when mommy mode is off?