Nailed It

The only nails that have been on my mind lately have been the ones possibly sticking out on our stairs (or what were our stairs), ready to stick into my swollen pregnant feet. With construction all around, I was feeling the need to make something, anything, look extra fancy. I'd been holding onto a gift certificate for a manicure/pedicure from my birthday for quite some time. Today, I finally used it. I was the only person there! Peace, quiet, massage chair, and my nails done? Unreal. Next door to the nail place there is a favorite Thai restaurant of ours...so after my nails were sparkling and shining, I enjoyed Thai ice cream...and did I mention I got to hold my friend's new baby girl in my arms this morning? It was a terrific day to be me.

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FootPrints said…
GASP!!! i love those nails...and i dont even wear polish...but i think if i had them my daughter would think i was super cool
June 17, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm glad you enjoyed some you time. :)
June 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Unknown said…
That sounds like a wonderful day! Peacefully getting your nails done (which are FABULOUS), ice cream treat AND holding a precious baby! :)
June 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Larisa said…
the me time was great since i know soon there will be no such thing. i'm in love with my hands right now...i keep looking at them! lol.
June 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

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