Little Moments

Dear Conor,

My hope for you is that someday you will find someone you love enough to marry and that the two of you will be fortunate enough to be a dad.  When the time comes, if it comes, I hope that your Dad helps you to take care of your spouse in the same ways that he has taken care of me as you grow inside.  This weekend we were supposed to work on the house and get a ton of different things accomplished.  We worked very hard on Saturday - perhaps too hard because nothing seemed to be coming along easily and at the end of the day I felt entirely defeated.

Your Dad recognized this and decided that it was time for us to spend some time focusing on enjoying this process and our time together.  He came to me and told me to pack a bag and that we would be spending the night in a nearby hotel that had a heated swimming pool and a great buffet breakfast.  We got up Sunday morning and I did one task (putting a first coat of pain on the shelf supports in the bathroom) and then it was time to go.

We took a nice ride up to Freeport and walked around the different shops just enjoying the time outside and the fresh air.  We got steamed hot dogs from the street vendor and even got a little bit of Christmas shopping done.  Then we drove to the hotel.  It was such a nice feeling to not spend the day thinking of the lists of things that needed to be done at home.  We ordered take-out from a local restaurant and watched some brainless TV.  We also read a little of our workbook and went swimming.

The swimming was so nice and it felt great to float around in the pool. I loved it so much that I think I am going to sign up for a weekly swim class.  This morning we got up, went for a swim and got a great breakfast.

Spending that 1:1 time with your Dad without the nagging needs of the home was great and reminded us that we need to take time to enjoy little moments throughout the week/day with each other no matter how busy we are individually.  You are arriving in 6 weeks and from this point forward I am pledging to take time each day for just your Dad and I.  And, when your time comes - I will remind you to do the same.

xoxo
Mom