Caeden wandered into my bathroom as I was getting ready this morning.
He told me that I looked pretty and smelled good.
And would I take him on a date today?
Totally melted. I was his all day.
We did whatever he wanted.
Played trucks.
Went to Chick fil A for lunch and played in the play area.
Made a strawberry cake.
He must have told me a hundred times how he was so glad today was our special day.
I never want to forget that he felt that way because it was all so ordinary.
But I think he felt special because I truly tried to give him my undivided attention
(which, to be honest, doesn't happen as much as it should).
Especially after he melted down in line at Chiptole tonight ...
"I WILL NOT EAT CHICKEN FIRST. I WANT CAAAAAAKE!!!"
Yes, holding onto the sweet moments instead. :)
And the C Bear chilling outside.
I really need to get my camera out and take some real pictures. Completely tired of the iPhone thing.
XO
Val
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you must make time for those kinds of days. just soaking it all in and setting aside the checklists. you are great.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid my dad used to give us a "Special Day" every year. He'd take the afternoon off from work and we could do whatever we wanted. He often helped in planning it, afterall sometimes an 5, 6, 7...year old isn't the most creative. We went to a duck hatchery once, took a ride in a small airplane (you know, those local airports that advertise rides for $10.) And we'd go out to lunch or dinner. One year he even had Holiday Inn change their marquee that usually said things related to their banquent functions (like "Happy Anniversary Ted & Nancy") to say "Today is Amy's Special Day."
ReplyDeletePriceless, priceless memories.