Time for me!

Before having children we get to spend a lot of time on our own, yes I'm talking to all you parents out there!! You know we take that for granted! We forget how important it is to have time to ourselves......

Since becoming a mother I haven't had the opportunity of just spending at least 24hours just with ME! No friends, no husband but just me. Until this weekend and I have to say it has been bliss. This was my husbands doing actually, a special gift for mothers day. I now realise how important it is for a mom and yes also a dad to take time out to just unwind and relax and put their thoughts in order or maybe not even think at all. 
Having children is the best gift in the world but it comes with its many challenges, whether you have one child or four. So now and again if you feel you are loosing your mind take yourself away from it all and you will feel stronger and a lot more revived. I know I do..

I escaped to the lovely town of Franschhoek (French Corner), with it being in the Winelands there is variety of incredible wine estates, some of the finest restaurants and art galleries worth visiting.

View from the Gardens 

A warm and sweet welcome

This time I didn't come for that, all I came to do was relax and...... Mission accomplished!!

Rooms are beautifully decorated

I stayed at the Le Franschhoek Hotel, this wasn't my first time which was fine because i was on my own. It is a lovely stay, the hotel is up on a hill so you have an amazing view of the mountains. Staff is friendly and willing to accommodate. Its not a new hotel so in some areas it's looking a little ragged unfortunately.

My dinner!!!

Their Camelot spa is amazing and the therapists have always been great. This time I had a Camelot Universal Signature Massage and a Thalgo Spa Skin Treatment (facial). The massage left me feeling relaxed and revived. I didn't walk out feeling drowsy which was nice. Be prepared to have your head massaged and hair pulled and ruffled slightly so don't go to the hairdressers before this massage!!!  I ended up applying coconut oil to my hair to condition it over night. The Facial was one of the best I have ever had, an algae base treatment.  I could see a difference on my skin immediately,  plump and hydrated, best of all it looked and left the same in the morning. Worth a try! 

Yet another warm and sweet welcome at the Spa  

Waiting room at the Spa

Best of all I feel rejuvenated, relaxed and full of positive energy and ready to tackle my little rascals once again.  Love and look after your family but also remember to look after yourself...

       Good job I have a fab husband to remind me!!!!!

           Sof xx