It was the kind of week that could have been its own sparkling romcom montage—equal parts self-care, family bonding, and glamorous city nights. Monday kicked off with the reliable rhythm of daycare and coworking, giving Ashley a moment to breathe and get organized. But Tuesday was where the real magic happened: she leaned hard into self-care, cranking out some blog work before luxuriating in a massage, a fresh pedicure, and a well-earned physical therapy session while Miles settled into his new daycare routine like a champ. Wednesday brought toddler music class—cue the giggling maraca solos—and capped off with an unforgettable Friend of a Mom dinner at the Chicago History Museum that felt straight out of a movie, complete with cocktails among the exhibits. Thursday was self-care, continued: a brow appointment, a hydrating IV infusion that left her glowing, and more PT before welcoming her parents into town for a visit. By Friday, it was a perfect tag-team: her mom took Miles to the cowork/daycare space while Ashley knocked out work and house projects with her dad. And for the grand finale? She and her husband checked into a hotel for his 40th birthday celebration, savoring a dreamy dinner at SMYTH, where the courses were as beautifully curated as their shared life together. LTKStyleTip LTKParties LTKSeasonal