Picnics have always been dreamy to me. I don’t know why, but I’ve always thought it would be the perfect day time activity. I’ve always had this vision in my head with the big blanket, picnic basket, and cheese. Lots of CHEESE!!
You might be thinking, Whoa Carrie, it’s just a picnic. But I have been planning a picnic since I was pregnant with baby K. I even bought a picnic basket before he was born. But after 2+ years of it sitting in the closet, I finally got to use it!
With having a child under 2, I have made up every excuse possible not to go on one. Just thinking of taking both boys by myself made me exhausted. The sucky part about being married to a chef, the hours. His only day off is Monday and he works every holiday except Christmas Day. Since I work M-F our schedules couldn’t be more opposite.
I had told my husband a few days before the holiday that I was finally going to take the boys on a picnic on Mother’s Day. A part of me didn’t want to go, because I wanted my first picnic to be with my husband and kids. I know it probably sounds silly, but it’s what I wanted.
While I was getting everything together to leave for our picnic, my husband surprised me and walked through the door (with flowers in hand) and told me he was taking me on my first picnic. I almost cried. He told me he knew how much it meant to me and that he wanted to be there.
So I finished getting the picnic basket ready and we left for the park. Baby K had fallen asleep on the way so while he slept, I watched my oldest and husband play catch and I laid on the blanket eating ALL the cheese. That’s acceptable right?! I mean, it was Mother’s Day.
Side note, I used mason jars for the lemonade and yogurt. Those seals are tight! Not one drop leaked out.
After we ate, we walked around the park. It’s crazy how we have lived less than 2 miles from this park for years and didn’t know anything about the history of the ruins tucked away in the park.
If you are interested, THIS ARTICLE provides more detail of the history of the statues. It was pretty interesting, but I am a nerd. 🤓
Anyway…
As we were heading back to the car I was thanking my husband and oldest son for taking me on a picnic and as I was saying the words I started crying. What a sap. But I was so excited that I got to go on my first picnic with all my boys. It was the perfect day. Just as I had envisioned it. I know the boys did not want to go, but it made it that much more special that they took me with no complaints and let me enjoy my day. Best Mother’s Day EVER!
Well, friends that’s it. Thank you so much for stopping by. Your support means so much to me. ❤️ Also, if I have put you in the picnic mood and you need kid friendly ideas on what to pack, I included our super easy menu below. You can also shop the items in this post at the bottom.
The Menu
Peanut butter & banana sandwiches
Cheese & crackers
Lemonade topped with fresh lime juice
Vanilla yogurt topped with granola & blackberries
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