We got up around 9:00 this morning and visited with Caity and Stef over coffee for a bit before getting the kids and having breakfast. It was fairly quickly after food that we got ready and headed out to my parents place for the day.
Once again, we rocked a nice relaxing day together. We napped the kids separately so they both actually slept, which was a wonderful change from the recent week and a half or so. While they napped, the boys set up my parents new computer and the ladies visited and made a plan for tomorrow. We’re going to spend the night with everyone so that the kids can go to bed and we can indulge in some yummy hors d’oeuvres for new years. We made a meal plan and shopping list, and now I can anticipate the deliciousness early.
Our drive home this evening was a little bit tough, and the kids were on edge for sure. Upon arriving home, Dekker was completely devastated to go to bed. He wailed all the way to his room, despite Brady carrying him and us being very compassionate. Its hard to go from so much fun to bed. Once we were in his room, between sobs, he asked for his Mater blanket. The kids had gotten their Christmas presents from my parents and from Caity and Stef today, and my mom had sewed him a flannel blanket to cuddle that was bright red with Cars characters on it. Fabulous idea, right? So I grabbed him his blanket, which he was thrilled about, and eased the transition. It also helped that once everyone was diapered and in their jammies, Laela still needed her milk. So she lay on the floor in the dim light and we all talked quietly and had some nice time together. I was feeling a real need for some cuddles so I lay down beside her to draped my arm over her while she drank. This move motivated Dekker to come over too. He basically lay on her face/bottle and told her how sweet and soft she was. Lots of kisses, as she stared at him, wide eyed. He was sooo close to her face, haha! It was awesome. But we got in some good cuddle time while Brady snapped a few pictures, thankfully. The flash didn’t do us any favors but I’m sure you can get the gist.
Now they’re both in bed but still winding down. Well, I think Laela might be sleeping but Dekker is talking away. Brady and I are looking forward to a soak in the tub and some shows, or maybe a movie. We’ll see. We both feel pretty spent, and its nice to relax together 🙂
Heard over the monitor: Lightaqueen (Lightening McQueen) not feel well!
Bummer, Lightaqueen. Feel better.