This post is part of the monthly 10 on 10 photography circle I’m part of with a group of awesome blogging friends.
10 photos, shared on the 10th day of the month with a link to the next person in the circle, who links to the next person and so on. Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of the post and follow it around until you get back to me.
10 on 10 August
Have I mentioned that I have the best husband? He’s funny, smart, handsome and loyal, and for Mother’s Day, my present was 24 hours off! AND… it also included a massage and degustation dinner with three of my gorgeous girlfriends! I know… he’s a keeper right!
I’m not sure who or how they came up with the idea… but our boys all got together, {probably over football and beers} and decided that we all deserved a whole 24 hours off… no kids, no husbands, no mundane household chores. Yep, they’re all keepers!
They had every detail planned and even secretly organised with my lovely Mumbala for us to stay in her cottage for the night. After our heavenly massage, we arrived at the cottage to this…
Then as we walked into the dining area, we were greeted with this…
A white fluffy towel each, embroided with our name and the most beautiful card and goodie bags containing special little treasures to help us de-stress.
We didn’t speak for about 5 minutes, just taking in the view and the peace and quiet… until the champas started to hit, then you couldn’t shut us up.
Pretty sure we would have stayed right there on that deck all night, if it weren’t for dinner reservations at The Cottage Point Inn, one of Sydney’s most stunning waterside locations.
So with cheese and champas in our bellies, off we went to our degustation dinner.
Unlike our fellow guests, we didn’t arrive by boat, however we still felt pretty spesh. It’s not often us Mumma’s get to go out together for a bit of fine dining!
Even the butter was pretty
Course #1
Course #2
And this was desert… no words!
The next morning we woke, and off we went back to the reality of snotty noses, bedtime stories, mount washmore and kiddy cuddles. We missed our little families but gosh we needed those 24 hours off.
Ladies, next time you’re asked what you want for your birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day or Christmas… I highly recommend you ask for 24 hours off. The massage and dinner were really the icing on top!
Now pop on over to see Veronica from Mum of Five Girls and see what she’s been up to, then follow the circle until you get back to me.
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Perfection! How lucky are you?! I loved the photos and enjoyed the narration. He he. What a great idea your guys had! Xox
I know Diana. So so lucky. We were a little shocked too! Totally un-expected. xx
What an incredibly lovely gift! Y’all really do have keepers for husbands – how thoughtful and sweet. I love that view!
I know Jen.. so lucky aren’t we! Its such a peaceful place.. no traffic and just nature! Bliss! xx
AWWW! Go your hubby and your mumma! So very thoughtful! Great photos Shannon! x
Thanks Steph! They have set the bar high now haven’t they! xx
How amazing! I think that should be a mandate for every mum! 24 hours off! Sublime. Glad you enjoyed your special time with the girls. x
I totally agree Di. Should be compulsory!
We all felt so lucky and spoilt. xx
Oh how glorious! Looks like you ladies all married keepers – what a kind and thoughtful gift! Go your mumma too! x
Mumbala is the best. As are our boys. We were so shocked they came up with it all by themselves too! xx
Oh.my.word!!!! How thoughtful Shan!!!! wow!!! I think you’ve created a movement here #24hoursoff – the location and all your gifts look so dreamy! Well deserved too, lucky girl xx
Thanks lovely girl. We felt very spoilt. And yes, I’d love to see the #24hoursoff movement! I think every mum/wife deserves 24 hours off.
The boys have set the bar high now… not sure how they will ever out-do this gift! xx
Oh my gosh your hubby is amazing!!! Looks like you had a wonderful 24 hours!!!!
Thanks lovely. He’s a good one. I think I’ll keep him! haha! xx
This is so freaking romantic! I love this gift. Forwarding your blog to my hubby as we speak…..
xo
Thanks Jen! You totally deserve #24hoursoff. Hope the hubby goes for it! xx
How utterly divine!! What a gorgeous gift and those words in the card brought tears to my eyes. 24 hours off is perfect!!! Getting to spend it with close GF’s even better. Big cheers for your hubbies. They are most certainly keepers!! Jx
Thanks lovely. They really are the best and Mumbala too! Her touch with the gifts and cards was so so sweet. xx
How sublime is your mum!!! x
Mumbala is the best Bron. And I love how the boys enlisted her help with the plans. So sweet. xx
Oh lord!!! 24 hours off is the best present ever!! Not that I can complain because I’m getting 4 days off for Problogger!!! Awesome photos and now I want dessert!!! x
Your husband sounds awesome…..it gives me something to aspire to – thanks for sharing Shan!
haha… was waiting for you to chime in Matt-man! You’re pretty awesome yourself
xx
It was all Craig’s idea and he is some sort of genius with that sort of thing. Great guy
haha… I’am curious how it all came about and I’m still in shock that you managed to talk him into parting with that kinda cash
Oh Shannon what a dreamy 24h off. Would love that too as a gift. Mmm that dessert! !!what was it? Xx cathy
It really was so dreamy Cathy. Our boys did so well!
The desert was a lemon meringue thingo. With mini meringue’s… so so good! xx