This weekend, Gail came to watch Jaelynne while TJ and i got a little anniversary getaway. We left Friday for Grand Rapids. I wanted to stay close because i am 37 weeks pregnant. We ate a most delicious meal at Twisted Rooster. TJ drank good beer, we both enjoyed a steak- mine came with unbelievable garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Then we both enjoyed a brownie stuffed with ice cream. I just a tiny bit. Once at the beautiful JW marriot, i went into the soaking tub. I couldn't wait! I fell asleep in there and luckily did not drown.
Sleeping in was the best. We BOTH got to sleep in. . . even though we were both awake at 7:30 (that is what parenthood does to you) we could lounge around. It was wonderful.
Who would think that the little bit of cream that was in my mashed potatoes would make the next day quite miserable for me? I was not happy. We had a day of shopping ahead of us. . . i don't know how many crackers i ate and how many restrooms i visited. . . all because of some mashed potatoes. I was pissed.
Meanwhile, back at home, Jaely and nammy were having fun with the train at the bookstore, making and baking cookies, going to McDonald's playland, and getting a bath. TJ and i had to come home on Saturday night because he had previous commitments at church. When we came home, Jaely still wanted Nammy to do everything with her. It was adorable "no. stop. Nammy."
Gail hung out today, and i got a lot done while the bug and her played outside. They went for a walk, played on the play set, pulled the wagon, and rode her tricycle.
I am so in love with the man i married. He had me laughing the whole weekend. It was great to relax together, to think of how our near future is about to change drastically, to talk without having to also entertain a 2 year old, to eat out and shop with just each other as we wandered around in no rush.
TJ never ceases to amaze me. He has been wonderful during this pregnancy (well, the whole marriage, really!). He takes such good care of his girls, makes me laugh, loves me no matter what i look like, lets me love him back, respects me, encourages me, has such an amazing heart, and listens.
I love you babe!
