Mother's Day

Mother's Day. 

Hmmm. 

Don't get me wrong I'm all for this holiday, especially now that I'm a mother. But this past Mother's Day I was pretty annoyed by social media. So. many. Pictures!! Of kids! Of other peoples mothers!! Sheesh! Maybe I was in a bad mood...

It just made me feel sad for those who so desperately want kids but can't get pregnant, or those who have had miscarriages, or children who have past away, or especially those who have lost their own Mother. Thinking of those in these situations just made me feel different and sad about this "holiday". Maybe I'm just over thinking...

I've seen a lot of people post "I love being a mom!  Best Job ever!" Y'all I love being a mom...most days. And it is a great "job" but in my experience/opinion it's a really hard, fun, demanding, loving, emotional, frustrating "job" I've ever had. But I can say it is very rewarding, humbling, self aware to be a mom and to love your kids so much it hurts. Maybe those people who say that for them it actually is the "best" job! I mean what about those women who don't have kids, they aren't mom's but can still have the "best" job with whatever job they do have. Maybe I'm being to critical...

I will leave you with this. On Mothers Day I enjoyed a yummy breakfast with friends that we had visiting in town. I ate way too many crunchy Cheetos at lunch, took a nap, a family adventure to Rice University and ate Vietnamese food for dinner. It was a very nice and pleasant day! Nothing fancy, but was great to be with friends and with my own little family.  Maybe it was just a fun day...

Wedding and B&B

This past weekend my old college roommate, Sandy, got married!!! My parents offered to watch both kids so Bryson and I were able to enjoy a kid-free, just us 24 hours....it was much needed and so much fun! 

We travelled to Austin and met up with the Murphy's and Eacho's and headed to the wedding. Sandy was also involved in Cru with me in college and now is working full time on staff with them. So it was fun to catch up with the South Texas Staff team and old college friends! The wedding was very sweet and full of so much joy for Sandy and Dan.  

Bride and Groom 

After the wedding a group of us went to Trudy's for dinner and enjoyed the weather on the patio. We enjoyed plenty of their famous Mexican martinis and yummy mexican food. We had the best time talking about old college memories and new ones we never new about! I hadn't laughed that hard in a while!! 

Kimberly, Jessie, Me and Jana 

Bryson booked us a cute little bed and breakfast near University of Texas. The Star of Texas Inn has 3 buildings and we were in building 2.  We have stayed in a few other b&b's before and they are just so cozy and homey!! 

Our room 

The room was very spacious and felt like home. Our room was located upstairs in house #2. We had our own bathroom, tv, couch and king size bed! There were ear plugs on the bedside tables, which came in handy around 3am when we heard 2 fire trucks and then later rowdy college students in the street! Haha! 

In the morning we literally woke up to the smell of bacon! We quickly got dressed and were greeted to a lovely and delicious homemade breakfast: bacon, quiche, almond cream crepes, coffee, bagels, cereal etc! The dining room was so pretty, but we opted for the front porch. It was a beautiful crisp morning. 

Dining Room 

Front Porch 

After breakfast we took a long walk around the neighborhood and on campus. I miss taking long walks with Bryson! We use to do this a lot before kids! So it was fun we had the chance to spend time together and enjoy adult time! 

We had a great weekend!