Date Day

This is my last week of working part-time so Nick and I decided to take one of my off days and have a date day.  Our school Country Dawn was able to let us start Tova a week early so we could make this happen.  Nick and I haven't spent grown up time and/or time with just the two of us in longer than I can remember.

Our date day was bitter sweet in that it was also Tova's first day at school.  I talked myself into being OK by noting that if all hell broke lose I would be able to race right back to her as opposed to a day when I would not be able to because I was at work.  She gave her new teachers a huge smile and was not crying when we left so we drove South with optimism.

Of course we chose to head down town and make our favorite rounds.  Pastries and coffee at Le Panier, walking the Pike Market for spices, browsing Pacific Place, a quick stop at Frans, cocktails at Cutters, a visit to the map store, and lunch at Cafe Campagne.  We even tried to visit SAM but of course they are closed on Tuesdays!  No matter though, we had a blast and were so full of yummy food and treats that dinner was completely unnecessary. 

When we picked up the kiddos Deven was in a good mood and Tova was so calm and happy.  It was a perfect end to one of most relaxed days we have had in too long.

Thursday is my last day of leave with Tova, cross your fingers that it will a good one!

A couple pics from our day.

walking the pike market first thing in the morning

a cyprus marg from Cutters (peach with black rock salt)

The Market

Perhaps the last time we get to the market before we have a new addition?  Who knows.  Either way we wanted to get out of the house, Though I can't seem to remember why.  It was an unusually tough outing.  Deven is generally a bit a handful (being 2.5 and all) but today was down right difficult.  Nick and I have come to the conclusion that he must still be getting over a little cold and is getting in some new back teeth.  Something that would make any of us grumpy, but no less difficult to handle when nick and I are freaking out about having baby sister soon.
Freaking out may be an over statement but we did drag car seat, baby bag and momma hospital bad down with us today just in case...you never know, right?  So to help us cope we are giving Deven liquid food and letting Tylenol and Disney help us handle his mood this evening! 
These pics are from the market today...his tough guy face, his desire for alone time and some comfort food explain a lot in hind-sight!! 

Our favorite thing

None of us can seem to sit still for too long so when faced with a day with no formal plan we bundled up to make our rounds at the Pike Place Market. Nick and I have vowed to change it up a little bit next time but generally we hit Le Panier for a cappuccino/hot cocoa and a yummy pastry. If they have fresh chullah bread you can guaranty its coming home with us. Next we make a big circle through the market being sure to hit all the fruit stands, smell all the fresh flowers and get a new book from the underground bookstore with the owner that sings to you while you browse. This visit we rocked out to a guitar man, a piano man and a Chinese violin man. By this time a snack is necessary and thus we must stop at the famous Piroshky take away cafe. If weather permits we run around the park and look at the ferry crossings, cranes and inevitable helicopter. Generally a Deven melt down or parental exhaustion tells us it must be nap time and we high tail it home. The rest of the day involves restless free couch and playroom time. LOVE!!

Mother's Day 2011

We may be starting a tradition - for mother's day #2 (see mother's day #1 here) we visited the Pike Market for a cappuccino, croissant and bread for dinner at Le Panier. After a fun walk and a few impulse buys at the book store and dried fruit stand we headed over to Green Lake to play at the play ground. It as a huge sand box but Deven really just felt like sitting in a small little corner of a boat in the middle of the sand box. We couldn't even persuade him to play on the slide. We were all grateful for the sun shine and finished up our morning with pizza for lunch and a nap for EVERYONE including this momma.

Change of plans

We set out for one destination and ended up in another...it was pouring in Seattle but we got to do some window shopping, drink a excellent cappuccino and walk around with Deven while pushing the stroller. Note to self, Deven is not a fan of the stroller any more. He was also a little apprehensive about the Pike Place Pig. Here are my guys!

Some Awesome Pike Market Pics

I cannot take credit but I must post these beautiful pics - taken by Karly Lalonde