Yesterday, I dropped off the boys and Nana Jo and Opi's house for the day. The plan was that the boys were going to make a gingerbread barn and they were soooo excited. I was excited to have 8 hours to myself for I think the first time? Just me. Thank you Nana Jo for taking pictures while the boys were there!
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I have to say that I love traditions and I love people just spending time with my kids. They don't need presents or gifts, just great memories. I hope that their grandparents are around for years and years so that they can maintain these great relationships and have even more great memories.
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My dad has always made a point of taking Kai out for coffee. He comes in his sports car and brings him to the local Wired Monk where Kai gets hot chocolate and a cookie. Usually there is a Princess Auto or Home Depot stop in there too. It is so special to Kai and he loves that one on one time with Opi.
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My dad and Nana Jo live about 45 minutes away so we don't really go there often (and they travel a lot!!) but the boys always love it there.
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What did I do with my time? I got a blood test (without the kids running around the lab!), went for a run, bought a board game to donate (Kai's preschool does it and it's so good), visited with a friend (without my kids running around!), and worked. The house was lonely without them and I missed them. Three hours was good but after that, I missed them. I also found that without the pressure of `Okay, I have 1.5 hours to work as Koen is sleeping', I didn't work very hard. If Gary had been home, we could've gone on a date!
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Thank you Nana Jo and Opi for taking the boys and creating memories. They had a fabulous time and now I get to hear them ask to eat the barn for the next 3 weeks:)
I like the idea of a Gingerbread "Barn" - especially for boys! What a nice day for all of you!
ReplyDeletewhat great memories! I don't even have kids yet but look forward to being a grandma! Guess I'd better get on that! lol :)
ReplyDeleteyou're so blessed to have so much family close to you! What a great day. And I say just let them eat the barn, over and done with!
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