Zach turned 2 a couple of weeks ago. It occurred to me that I can’t remember the last time we had a day alone, just the two of us. At least, not since he’s been old enough to interact.
So when Dylan started his three day a week Preschool schedule, I thought I’d take advantage of it and use it as an opportunity to spend some quality time with Zach.
So the plan is that every other week, Zach and I will stay home on Wednesday and DJ and Dylan will head to Santa Barbara on their own.
Today is our first day. Dylan thought it was pretty awesome that he was going with daddy alone. He told me to be sure to tell Zach that he’d left already, otherwise Zach would think he was still here. Collectively now…AWWWWWWWWW.
Zach slept an hour longer than normal. It’s like he KNEW he wasn’t missing any fun. Now we’re watching The Wiggles and drinking milk.
Later, I think we’ll play trains and possibly go on the swings. IF it’s not ridiculously hot outside.
I’m excited to see what he’ll be like on his own. FOR AN ENTIRE DAY.
We usually get along pretty well, so I think we’ll have a great time together.
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I love that time alone with each of them. We call it special time at our house. Even now that my boys are 11 and 7 they both still love having special time with each of us. this saturday night my husband is taking J11 to the races (cars) and D7 and i are staying home to have papa john’s pizza and hang out. everbody is excited.
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You Saturday sounds like fun! Hope everyone enjoys it!
That’s a great idea! I love that Dylan was so concerned about Zach. Your kids are so sweet to each other, it’s really wonderful! ~Susan
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Alone time is awesome. I need to do more of that with B. Good reminder.
And I *heart* that Dylan was worried about Zach being upset while he was gone. So super cute.
Have fun!
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I LOVE when I get one on one time. On Monday when I got home from work I grabbed Chase (age 2) and went to the park just him and I, leaving Jimmy (7m) home with Daddy. Chase is like a whole different kid when he is alone with one of us. It really makes you realize how important it is to get that time with each of them alone.
I hope your day went awesome with your little buddy!
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Dammit, Meghan. I just spent like 45 minutes clicking through “related posts”.
And can I just say: Awwww.
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HA. Sorry. Hope they were worth it.
xoxo
Awwww is right! Such a sweet boy! Hope he loves school, and that you guys had a great day!
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Mondays are my alone time – just me and my girl and I totally love it, although she does not sleep in EVER! 6:30 am every day even on weekends we are lucky if we make it to 7 am! I guess she is conditioned though because of my early morning work schedule Tues – Friday ( and I am not a morning person!)
But on Mondays when my toddler naps hell yeah I take the opportunity to nap too!
Hope your Wednesday went well! If you ever need a playdate for Zach in Santa Barbara on Mondays give me a shout!
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Good for you. There is nothing like special one & one time.
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How lucky for Zach! I love that he gets to be the only child for a little while.
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Love this idea. Hope you guys had a great day together!
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AWwwwwwwwwww
Meghan, that’s adorable. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
*yes, I did have to say it a second time… It is THAT sweet*
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I LOVED that time alone with each of mine. They’re 19 and 21 now and we still do separate “Mum and Me” days, just not so often now, and I also tend to get bumped for boyfriends and coffee with mates (how much caffeine do they need?!)…. and “Oh, sorry, we forgot!”
But it’s still so nice when it happens….. enjoy your babies…. they always will be “your babies”, just bigger! x