I don’t get out at night a lot. I haven’t been to movies in ages. I haven’t eaten chocolate in quite a while. So for me, this Cadbury’s #mymarvellouscreations mom’s night out was a real treat for me. In fact I would say it would be my first proper mom’s night out. I was completely spoiled and I am so grateful for opportunities like these, chances to escape the daily grind and do something special.
I got the invite on Monday and debated the logistics of setting this all up. I would have to fetch DH early and he would have to deal with Nicky. I would have to see if a friend could come and sort her life out too. Amazingly everything fell into place. I was able to fetch hubby at 4:30 and get home in time to have supper first. My friend Mary was very keen to have a break too and got her husband to look after her two boys.
Off we went to “The World of Marvellous Creations Pop-Up Store” in Sandton City. When we got there we had the chance to dress up and take pictures and that was a lot of fun.
Also at the event were Stacey Vee and Sharon. Check out Stacey in this cute hat.
We then had Chris Forrest entertain us. The man is hilarious. I had seen him the previous day at swimming lessons so the first thing he said was it was good to see me not in water! Chris was even game to take part in the creation of the chocolate by getting on a bicycle!
Making the chocolate creations was just fabulous, and I think this is something you should try and bring your kids to try. They will love the process of choosing your three different sprinkles, putting them in a ball, winding a gadget to make the ball move and then choosing the base of either chocolate slab, pie crust or chocolate cupcake. Those of you who know my muffin tendencies would know I went straight for that cupcake option! It was delicious.
We then went to the Cine Prestige at Sandton. The last time I did anything that glamorous was long ago when DH and I had a Valentine’s date at Montecasino. That was special. We had popcorn, drink and I even proceeded to eat the packet of whispers. Once you start on the sugar, you can’t stop.
The movie was very funny. Melissa McCarthy is just brilliant. She takes the tension of a normal spy movie and just brings it down to hilarious levels. I love her in Mike and Molly and it was a treat to see her again. The only thing I will say is, although I it was so enjoyable, the swearing and violence kind of detracted from it. But that’s just me. I’m a sensitive soul I guess 🙂
At the end of the day I am so grateful for this opportunity to have a break, having being kept away the previous night between 12 and 4 with Nicky I was very relieved to get home and find both father and son passed out together on the bed. Nicky slept so well and soundly between us and only woke up at 6:30 am. Apparently he refused to bath, but I guess one dirty night wouldn’t kill him and it was just so nice to get out.
I also really like this idea of making your own chocolate feast, and the idea with the poster that we are marvellous creations. Yes, I am a marvellous creation created by God, and that is something extra special that I need to remind myself of: to take time to appreciate the good things that are unfolding in my life.
Something else: after depriving myself of chocolate all this time I really enjoyed Cadbury’s new offerings. There is also something to be said for the stress of deprivation. It was good to savor chocolate again.
So thank you, Cadbury, for spoiling me. I really appreciated that.
Details of the pop up shop:
The World of Marvellous Creations Pop-Up Store in Sandton City, Johannesburg. Open to the public from 23 May to 21 June 2015, between 9:00 – 20:00, daily. You can also get entrance by purchasing a slab of Marvellous Creations chocolate, available at retail stores or from the pop up store at a RSP of R29,99. Also, don’t forget to get your marvellous family portrait taken and shared via the Marvellous Photo Sharing machine. If you’re not able to get there you can share your favourite creations at www.marvellouscreations.co.za.
What an absolutely marvelous night out! A had some of those chocs the other day at a party and loved it
That looks like so much fun.