My mom and sister came in this weekend to celebrate my mom's (un-named but big and important) birthday. The boys took the kids (Billy had Logan and Chris took J and Burton out to his mom's house for the weekend). It was a great weekend that included all sorts of fun things- chocolate factories, spas, parks, farmer's markets, and lots of walking and talking!
Unexpectedly, it was very hard for me to be away from J for so long. I suppose I had this image in my head of this strong mother who would enjoy the time apart for her child because it will only make our time together more special. But I was more like the mother who started to tear up whenever I saw a little one around- and there are a lot of kids in the city! However I did decide that if Chris and I were ever to go away for a long weekend or even a week without the kids, it would have to be to an adults vacation spot. It's just way to difficult to see other children now, without having mine in my arms.
Across the woods, at Grandma and Grandpa's, they had a great time as well. Burton adores having the freedom to run around, and his "cousin" Zoe is always a good playmate. J continues to be a bit particular about who is holding her and we're hoping that she will grow out of this... quickly. The last thing we wanted was a child who only wants to be held by us. A friend of mine had a good perspective on this though. A child is "supposed" to only start getting particular about who is holding them around 7-8 months. So, as she put it, it shows great character strength that at this young age, J already knows what she wants and has such a strong opinion that she makes a fuss...... a great, positive way of looking at it (although hear our inner groaning !)
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