On Friday we had a low key night. Harlen and I went to dinner with Allison. We got to catch up, play and relax with a very special person in our lives. What a great way to start out the weekend.
Side note: Harlen got his first splinter. Just a splinter you say.... not to a two your old that did not like the idea of mommy "hurting" him to get it out. The poor thing was screaming so loud and thought that i wanted to cause harm on him. When he was screaming at the top of his lungs "NO MOMMY, YOU HURT ME, OUCHIE" over and over again, I started to sweat, tears welled up in my eyes and my blood pressure went through the roof. My anxiety kicked in and i thought both Harlen and I were going to loose it. In the end I was not going to be able to get it out alone so we decided to wait till daddy could be with us and calm both of us down.
On Saturday, we woke up and did a little cuddling while watching cartoons and then got ready to head to the zoo. This was Harlen's first trip to the zoo and both me and the hubs first trip in a very long time, since middle school. We were all excited to be together, just the 3 of us, and soak in as much time together enjoying the nice weather as we could. We went to as many animal exhibits as we could and Harlen enjoyed getting to see some of his favorite animals up close and personal. His favorites were the giraffes, tiger, elephants and birds. We did not get to make it to the petting zoo or ride on the train so that will be the first place we go to next time.
Once we were home from the zoo Harlen had a little snack outside. He decided to drag his little chair over to the outside deck and look over the back yard. He told me he was looking for the animals. I think we need to work on the explanation of what type of animals he sees on a daily basis and what type of animals he will only see at the zoo.
On Sunday we did some choirs around the house which included washing the "bus." Harlen had so much fun playing in the water, scrubbing the yuck off of the tires and using the hose. We only had to change his clothes once, due to him spraying himself instead of the car. All in all, he did much better at the washing/stayed entertained with the task than I thought he would. I was predicting a half washed van and a child that would loose interest within 15 minutes. He got a little bored once the outside was finished and wanted to go play in the backyard, but who can blame him. Cleaning out the inside is the worst part.
We did a little playing in the yard and then it was time for lunch and a nap.
We decided to venture up to the bar, yes I said bar, on Sunday evening for dinner and some play time. Sunday was customer appreciation day at Montana's and sister was working so my whole family, as well as the in laws, were there to eat burgers/dogs, listen to music and enjoy the weather. Harlen and Colton had a blast together, like always. Seriously, the bond between the two of these boys is like something I have never seen before. They are adorable. They love each other so much and it makes my heart full when I watch the two of them together.
I think it is fair to say that Harlen was tuckered out by the time that we got home. Actually, he would have kept going if i let him, but as soon as I said "night night" he laid down and responded with "sweet dreams, mommy" - I melt!
This coming weekend is girls weekend with two of my faves, Allison and Amy, in Jacksonville, FL. Chris will be home with Harlen all weekend pulling mommy/daddy duty. I cant wait to hear how their weekend goes. I am sure they will have a blast :)
Until next time.........
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