It's At's Boss Day. And as a lovely surprise present to me, she called to say she was coming over for a visit! (At has recently started working with UNTF on the MSU campus and happened to be nearby today.) I can't stay for dinner, she warned, but I warmed up some chocolate chip muffins and I was making a lox sandwich for Nu, so At had one too and then both Nu and At had another, and some cheese straws while I was making the second sandwich, so that, basically, became their dinner.
At and I had gone thrifting a couple of weeks back and after we found and paid for some amazing things (a blue suede jumpsuit, a floral velvet dress) At bought some rings that were kind of ugly. So I thought I'd let At choose from some of my decidedly nicer rings as a treat today.
Nu came upstairs with us too. Not because Nu wanted any rings, but just to assure themselves that if they wanted any rings, I would give them some too. It makes me chuckle to think how in some ways, they're still the jealous little Baby Nu who would grab my face to turn it towards themselves and tell me sternly that I was "not allowed to look at other kids."
Pic: This is a jumble, but it was an unexpected joy today to have my kids--Max and Huck are in there too--all crowded into my closet, being raucous, silly, and jokey. At was the only one with a phone in there and took this photo. It was a tight squeeze in there for so many, and there were many tight squeezy hugs before At headed back.
19 comments:
This sounds like the perfect day! And I love Baby Nu reminding you not to look at any other kids!
Oh how lovely! What a treat to have such a nice visit. Lol at Nu going to look at rings, not that they wanted any, but JUST IN CASE!
What a fun little interlude. BTW, sometimes I think we have the same younger child. That sounds exactly like something North would do (both with the rings and the toddler story).
How fun to be together with 2 of your kids. I love that you kind of tricked At into eating a meal at your house. That's such a mom move! My youngest is particularly attached to me so the boys will often argue over who sits beside me. We usually let Will win since he goes to bed earlier so Paul gets a good hour of mom time after he's in bed. I was thinking Will would outgrow this but maybe he won't!
My youngest is so attached to me, I always joke that he will live with mom until he is 40 ;) funny not funny.
I can't stop laughing at you calling At's ring selections from the thrift store 'kind of ugly'. HA! Your ring collection IS lovely though.
Mulder used to be like little Nu when we would pet other dogs. He would jump on us, like he was saying, "MY MOMMY!"
The family time made me smile! You are a good mom!!! ❤️❤️❤️
-Steph
It felt like one, Jeanie :)!
Haha, classic Nu! It really did buoy me up, Nicole; I needed that.
I have frequently had that thought too, Steph :)
Lisa, you're in the rock star phase of parenthood, long may it continue!
I like hearing about your staggered bedtimes--it seems to give Paul some one-on-one time. (When mine were small I always put both of them to bed at the same time--couldn't wait, as a matter of fact!)
Daria, I think of it as the rock star phase--like they're so happy just to see you! It would be kinda nice if our kids lived with or near us always...
Oh, sweet Mulder!!
(And J there was nothing "kind of" about it. HAHAHA)
I felt lifted from it, Steph <3
(and thank you.)
Nice.
That second child--they really do keep an invisible umbilical cord, don't they? Sam still has it, and he would be the first to tell you the same.
Love the anecdote about Nu not wanting you to even look at other kids.
Absolutely nothing compares to a mother's bond; it is lifelong and constant. This post was proof of that--so dear and warm.
Thanks!
Oh, Nance! I didn't even know how much I needed those few hours of unplanned and impromptu time with my human kids.
I think you have an ideal (and enviable) setup--especially with Sam and your lunches :)!
We are definitely in the intense, physical stages! Luckily bedtime has gotten to a good spot with both kids, especially Paul. I’ve been reading a chapter book to him at night for 20-30 minutes. It’s my favorite part of the day!! And Will goes down fairly easily. He gets 2 books and has accepted it’s not negotiable!! Phil and I used to trade off on doing Will’s bedtime. But now that I travel so much, I do it when I am home to make up for all the times I'm not there. :(
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