After surviving one of the worst weeks ever 2 weeks ago, this last week has been (mostly) looking up. Just so everyone is aware though, the Terrible Twos are the real deal, people. No lie.
Every year sometime between my birthday and Mother's Day, I take a day to myself and go shopping. I texted Jacob last Friday while Daniel was having another meltdown of epic proportions and told him I'd like to cash in on my shopping day on Saturday.
I high tailed it out the door at 9:30 and felt free! No buckling and unbuckling the car seat, no one asking for snacks, no one ripping every item off the shelf that they can reach! (Please note that I love my child with all of my heart, but I know all of you parents can relate!)
I spent 6.5 hours shopping at my own leisurely pace, before returning home. I'm so so thankful for Jacob watching Daniel all day. I rarely get that kind of break and it's just what I needed. Daniel and Daddy had lots of fun. I think Daniel needed a break from me as much as I did from him. It did us both good and I got lots of hugs and smiles that night!
Then Sunday afternoon Mimi and Pa came over, and we spent the entire afternoon outside because it was beautiful! Brenda and I mostly let the guys run around with Daniel while we sat a visited on the porch. Another Mama break! I let Daniel skip his nap that afternoon, and then we went out for an early supper. Unfortunately, the exhaustion hit him and he was cranky and wanted to go home. "Go home now?" "GO HOME NOW?" However, he was thrilled that our waitress gave him 2 suckers because he spelled his name for her. Then he promptly dropped his first one in the parking lot and wasn't happy that I wouldn't give it back!
Once home, he sat on my lap and snuggled into my arms. At 6:15 he fell asleep for the night! It was freaking adorable.
I was slightly scared of Monday. It had been such a great weekend, and I was scared that the past week was going to start all over again. Thankfully, Daniel was SO much better. Back to his normal, ornery self. I can handle most of that! Not to mention, the break calmed my nerves and recharged my patience levels.
Yesterday I requested that we go to the Scovill Zoo in Decatur. Moms and grandmas got free admission. I just wanted to get to do something fun as a family for Mother's Day. It's a perfect sized zoo for Daniel, and he was thrilled to just be able to run around. He seemed more excited about the fact that he didn't have to ride in his stroller, than seeing most of the animals!
His favorite things seemed to be the petting zoo area and the penguins.
A baby goat made friends with Jacob's shoe. :)
Checking out the penguins
I bought tickets to ride on the train too. Daniel was getting tired, and was so serious, but I knew he loved at, and he's talked about it a lot since then. Here we are on the train making silly faces!
Had to get a picture of Jacob and I too!
After the zoo, we headed to Texas Roadhouse for a late lunch...or early supper. Lupper as the Thatcher clan calls it. I was starving and ate a ton. Everything was so good. Daniel was cranky due to not having a nap, so he was having a meltdown by the time were trying to pay. I'm pretty sure that boy was asleep by the time we were out of the parking lot.
That short nap did no good though. He was tired and whiny until bedtime...which came early. He insisted on calling Pa and Mimi T. first...and then wouldn't talk. When he would he would use this whiny voice that he's been using a lot this past week. It's seriously annoying. Hopefully he forgets about it soon!
He slept for 12 hour last night, and then Daddy got up with him. A little while later, they came into the bedroom and Daniel handed me a card that he colored for me (and then opened it for me!), and I also got a card from Jacob! We all hung out in bed for awhile...and then Daniel swiped my phone and managed to call my mom not once, but twice. I texted her to tell her it was Daniel, but she called back before she got it. Pretty sure Daniel woke her up. Sorry, Mimi!
Despite the 12 hours of sleep, Daniel has had many meltdowns today. Hopefully his nap has done some good! I'm hoping for my silly, funny boy back this evening!
It's not easy being Mommy glad you understand that and took some time just for you that really does help :) love you Mommagirl!
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