Frigid weather, hot soup and me time.

Guess what we did yesterday!? R and I put on 5 layers of clothes and went out in this frigid weather. Do you know it is warmer in Alaska than it is in Michigan! Nothing about that statement is okay. But, we chose to live in Michigan so we are going to make the best of it. So believe it or not, this mama went out in the cold to witness a snopong tournament. Crazy, right? 

It was so much fun! I honestly felt like an eskimo standing around in my fluffy winter gear. Catching up with friends and having a few hours of kid free time was definitely needed. Luckily this big event had propane heaters and a fire place. With all the commotion and people it was easy to forget about the cold nipping at my nose and cheeks. 

 

After spending a couple hours outside the idea we had that morning to make ham, potato and bean soup seemed even more brilliant. R threw a bunch of ingredients into the crock pot to simmer all day. It was perfectly delicious when we returned home. Hot soup during a blizzard. Mmm mmm. 

Because we had time to ourselves yesterday R decided to do a little Daddy daughter bonding with M. They are currently building a snow fort complete with tunnels! I am not at all surprised that he wants to spend another couple hours out in the cold. He loves his winter gear and it must really be holding in the heat. 

We've also found the perfect compromise. He is spending the first part of the day doing something he wants to do and therefor I get the second half of the day to enjoy myself; not that playing with E, writing and designing aren't enjoyable. I am just looking forward to a little bit of stress-free me time. I'm going to get my nails done and do a little shopping. I've been wanting to get my nails done for a couple weeks now. I think it will look very nice for work. I can't wait!

Well, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. 

Keep Loving.