Chase's eyes got heavy and he surrendered to Mr. Sandman, who was desperately calling his name. I knew he was asleep by the loose grip on my neck and the deeper sound in his breath. Only then can I roll over, tell Colby sweet dreams, kiss him night, slip out of the bed, and tip-toe out of their room.....never forgetting to leave the door cracked and hall light on, mandatory for repelling monsters! This time Colby threw a little twist in our routine.
Mommy, do you remember when you use to hold me until I fell asleep, like you do Chase?
Yes!
I just love when you did that one day!
Do you want me to stay until you fall asleep tonight?
Yes!
He curled his body into mine and thoughts started flooding my mind.
It made my heart swell that he has such fond bedtime memories, but right now he is feeling as though he has fallen by the wayside.
I knew I needed to make an effort to give him some undivided attention. Colby can't get a thought out without Chasey-Poo interrupting, Josie having a blow out, or me tending to an emergency....bless his little pea pickin heart.
The next night, I decided to put the youngsters to bed and surprise Colby with a date!
Colby, do you want to go on a date with Mommy tonight?
Yes! Yay! I'm so excited! What's a date?
It's when two people spend time together and do something special.
Can I play there?
Well a date isn't actually a place, it's two people going somewhere they think is fun, anywhere, where would you like to go?
It's only two people? Daddy and Chase can't go, only you and me? What if they get sad?
They will understand, it's our date!
So just two people...one-mommy and two- me, I got it!
Are you ready to go?
Yes! Let's go on our date! How long does it take to get to date?
Remember, it's not a place...you choose?
Lets go play games!
Done!
Mom, I just saw a shooting star!
You did? Make a wish!
Okay! I wish my friends Hardy, Jillie, and Kate would be my family.
Aw baby that is so sweet....you can always consider your friends, your family!
Okay! Lets go get yogurt!
Done!
Our last stop was at Target to hit up the dollar aisle to score some goodies, which worked out great since I also needed a new swimsuit, after all he has to learn that his future dates will love some shopping, right?
It was delightful to have conversation with my sweet man....dialect with a four year old is quite comical! I'm not sure how it happens, but he always manages to bring up my ta-tas and make strangers laugh out loud!
Mom, thank you so much for all my new toys, that was so kind of you!
You are very welcome! Do you mind if I try on this swimsuit?
Mom, it is inapproriate to show your ta-tas right here, you can't change clothes. People will see your privates.
A stranger almost spit her drink out and responded- he is hilarious!
Ummm...thank you Colby, but I intend to use the changing room.
Okay!
We continued to have some interesting conversations, and I could tell our special date was filling up his little cup!!
A date with Colby is a must and if you would like one in the future, he will be available in 20 years!
Until Next Time.............
1 comment:
That is so sweet! You are such an awesome mom! It is difficult balancing one on one time with 3 kids. But it is so worth it to see their enjoyment! I know my kids are Older than yours but I still love reading your blogs! Maybe we can get Hayden and Colby together this summer;)
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