The Queen Gets Her First Pedi!!

Auntie Noni and I took the kids to the park two days ago, but it ended up being RIDICULOUSLY hot that day....Annie and I were miserable.  And the park was totally meant for kids about 5 years old and up.  Anna kept telling me she felt like crying (a bit dramatic?...yes) watching Ellie wander around aimlessly, unable to climb, slide, or find anything fun to do at all.  While we were sitting there baking in the sun (and holding back tears??=)), two nice ladies stopped by and gave us coupons to a goofy salon catered specifically to little girls.   We were hot, we felt sorry for Ellie, and we weren't ready to go home to our husbands yet, so we decided to give it a go.  The polish change on the toes was only $6.95, so it was kind of a no-brainer.  Annie and I decided that we'll be getting our pedicures at Sassy Suzy's from now on, as well.  They may force us to walk the catwalk with pompoms and sing "Go Bananas"(like all the little girls having the b-day party in there were doing), but really, that might only add to our pampering experience.

Ellie LOVED the whole thing.  She was a bit quiet the whole time, though, as she was really nervous.  That worked to our advantage, though, because she actually sat still for us.   The gal who painted Ellie's toes was so sweet; it was one of her first times doing it, and she was so thankful that I didn't care if the paint job was perfect.  Are you kidding me?!  She's two...who cares what it looks like!  Apparently, most moms come in there expecting beautification perfection.  Creepy.  

E got to pick out her own polish color, and she even got a free toe ring...woo woo!  She's been wearing it as a regular ring for the past couple of days everywhere we go.  What a big girl.  

The whole experience was just too much, though...talk about overstimulation...sparkles everywhere, screeching girls, singing, pompoms, etc.  When we left the shop, Ellie immediately passed out in her stroller and slept an additional 2 hours at home in her crib.  

Charlie loved the whole thing, too.  Just sat in his cozy stroller the whole time, chewing on my camera case.  What boy doesn't love watching a bunch of cute ladies walk the catwalk for his viewing pleasure?!