Smelling the roses
on May 15 in General by DanI had a day off work today and, as both kids are booked in to go to nursery on a Tuesday, my original intention was to sit around the house all day in my underwear and use my toenail cuttings to pick my teeth. Unfortunately Evan has been a little under the weather recently and so we decided that he’d be better off at home with me.
It’s pretty rare that Evan and I get chance to spend some one on one time without Amy wanting in on the action. Today was a good chance for a bit of male bonding, and I think we both made the most of it.
There was no particular place to go so we just pottered around, had a few naps together, gave him a leisurely bath, and went for a wander round the garden centre. I had been intending to pop down to the post office to send a couple of parcels that have been hanging around the house for a while, but didn’t get round to it (Sorry Dwayne and Americanmum, but they will be on their way soon I promise).
Time seems to be going much faster with Evan than it did with Amy, probably because I now have two children to share it between. It was good to slow things down a bit and drink in his babyhood for a while. He’s growing fast and soon he’ll be embarking on his toddlerhood. And, while that is a stage I’m greatly looking forward to, I know need to take some time to savor the baby version of my son before all that’s left are photos.
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And to think that everyday, I’ve anxiously awaited the arrival of the postal person to see what great treasures I’ll find!!
Well thanks for thinking of me anyway. I shall continue anxiously waiting for the parcel.
I haven’t put much thought into what I sort of Peoria/Central Illinois “tat” I should send to you.
Sorry Dwayne. I have no excuse, I’m just incredibly slack. I’ll email you when I post them I promise.
One on one time is important, though not always easy to find. Glad you guys had fun.
Those eyes! *swoon*
Good to see that he is carrying on the tradition of babies everywhere – the tradition that food is not just for eating but for moisturing too ;-)
He’s a cutie and no mistake.