Things have to get done eventually, so Brady and I made plans to run a few errands this afternoon. Being the responsible parent that I am, I slept in super late, and there wasn’t a lot of playtime before it was going to be nap time. Normally, I would just push naps back a bit but couldn’t afford to lose them and then bring my two sick kids into the city. So instead, we just played good and hard while the kids were up. My plan had initially been to let Dekker skip his nap so he might doze on the drive into the city and wouldn’t be a total bear, but would also still get a bit of a rest. But he was really pushing my buttons and I knew I needed a bit of a break, so I decided to put him down instead. It was going to be a super short nap as it was, so even if they both just played in there, at least it would be some quiet time for me.
Jokes on me. Both kids were asleep within minutes. I embraced it and wrapped just about the end of the gifts for this year. We had a few more things arrive in the mail, so I attacked those, and labelled a couple. So far they all just have sticky notes on them. But I really didn’t have much time. I did a few things but quickly had to get myself upstairs and into clothing and makeup. When it did reach that time to go get the kids, I actually had to wake them. Dekker was super gung ho to get dressed and go to the city, so I started getting him ready first. Laela observed through the bars from her spot laying on her tummy. Eventually, she sat up and shimmied out of her blankets. She stood and waited for her turn. Both kids were revved up and ready to go when it was time, so we were out the door nice and quick.
We met Brady and he sat with them in the van while I went and got my legs waxed. I always enjoy that, which I know sounds crazy to many of you, but its luxurious to me now. Plus I love the girls club that is my waxing place. Good people that do a good job. I’m always out of there early, so it wasn’t long before we were back on the road to Superstore. The kids did awesome there, and we picked up everything we were looking for pretty much. When we went over to the bakery, the kids were ready for cookies, but not in a way that they had begged and pleaded the entire time at all. Just excited. The woman from behind the counter came and brought us two cookies, and Dekker said a very polite and even audible thank you! He immediately started eating his. Laelas eyes grew as she stared at hers. She turned it over in her hands a few times before she lay into it. I’m not going to lie. Both kids were covered with crumbs, chocolate smears, and snot in no time, but they were two incredibly happy kids! We left Superstore having paid less than I thought we would, so there was even an added bonus there. Yay!
Walmart was next, just for one or two things. We ran into a friend there who I haven’t seen in a few years, and we caught up briefly in the furniture section. She greeted Dekker and he got so smiley and goofy! It was nice to see him respond so positively to someone he has truly never met! He got all shy and for whatever reason, dropped down on all fours and crawled away, but it didn’t last long before he was back for more attention. I found the whole thing pretty endearing. Minus the part where Laela got her finger stuck in part of the little seat belt thing and cried an amazing amount of boogers and tears on me. Poor munchkin is still so sick!
We took the kids out for supper to Wendys, and even post-cookies, the kids ate a lot! Laela was more thirsty than anything, but Dekker ate every bite of his kids meal, which was awesome. We all appeared to be starving and ate everything. It really hit the spot anyway.
We drove home separately, since Bradys work van was obviously in the city from earlier that day, and listened to some Christmas music while the kids chatted. I love that neither of them slept. I have high hopes for a solid night around here. The more sleep the better!
So all things considered, we brought our sick selves into the city and we survived the trip! None of us are feeling 100% yet, and it shows, but we still had lots of fun and playful moments. The kids laughed a lot, and we found and purchased pretty much everything we were going for, so I’m calling success! Now, onto the rest of the week, where I will do nothing. Except laundry, finish presents, and pick up the house. As of Saturday, we’re on the road for Christmas with Bradys parents! Gotta get prepped for that!