Sometimes you just need a bit of pampering, right? So, last week, Toby and I decided to do a mama/baby spa day...
Our particular spa day was held at my friend
Gemma’s apartment. That way, Toby and her son Errol could enjoy the splashy fun together. (Also, they have a much nicer tub; ours is exactly 1 billion years old—and looks older.)
First Toby ran a bubble bath…(Nothing is sweeter than multiple babies in the bath!)
Then, since it was a special day, we busted out The Ultimate Toddler Treat:
lollipops.
With that sugary snack, they didn’t mind when we shampooed their hair, made soapy mohawks and washed their nooks and crannies.
The highlight of the spa experience was when we brought a colander into the bath and made it “rain.” The boys were totally delighted. (Brilliant idea, Gemma!)
After the bath, the little guys dried off with their animal towels. (I am going to weep and then frame Toby’s
duck towel when he grows out of it, I love it so much:) Also, you will note that Toby is wearing diapers—we’re taking a few-month hiatus from
potty training, since, in the end, he didn’t seem ready. I can explain more in the comments below, if you’d like!
Finally, we gave them massages with body lotion—an activity which, we quickly realized, had been easier with infants than with squirmy toddlers! (Here's a
tutorial.) But Errol blissed out during the foot massage, and Toby thought leg massages were hilarious. He would dissolve into giggles as soon as I pressed his little calf muscle, it was so cute. (Is that a baby thing?)
It was such a cute afternoon, and the boys ended up happy, sleepy and sparkly clean. Mission accomplished. :)
For our sweet babes, we used natural products from
The Honest Company, which we trust and adore:
bubble bath,
shampoo and body wash,
face and body lotion,
diapers and wipes. We also lit one of their new
soy candles, which smelled like gardenia jasmine.
Bonus for all readers: Get $10 off a $40 purchase at
The Honest Company using code ACupofJo10off40. (Limited to first-time customers and one use per customer. Good until April 1st.)
(This post is sponsored by
The Honest Company, a company that we use everyday and whose mission we admire. Photos by
Alpha Smoot for
Cup of Jo)
What are you up to this weekend? We're meeting friends for a brunch picnic—we're bringing grilled cheese sandwiches and strawberries—and then having a low-key Easter egg hunt. Last year, Toby found it all to be a bummer, but hopefully he'll get into it this year! Have a great weekend, and if you're in a blog-reading mood, here are a few fun posts from around the web...
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