Father's Day Weekend

When I booked my trip out to OK, I didn't even notice what weekend it was for. Turns out, Graham ended up spending Father's Day weekend with his girls all on his own. Just to be helpful, I scheduled up some social activities for them to do while I was gone -- they made it through the 5day/4night "weekend" with flying colors. They only forgot to take photos :).

I'll let Graham write down his own memories of his Father's Day, but I will say what an amazing father he is to our girls! Nourishing meals, bathtime, bedtime, reading stories with multiple characther voices, playtime, pretending to be a lion, singing about what he and E are doing - you name it, he can do it. The girls are definitely blessed!

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I don't remember anything ... just kidding (though there is truth in every joke.)

On Thursday we dropped Ashley off at the airport and after 20 minutes of sobbing (Lydia joined in for the last 10 minutes, too), we came home for a nap and to cook dinner.

On Friday, we were out of the house by 8:15 (which sounds great but that means we were up before 6, ugh) and headed to the YMCA (free childcare and a good hour-long release makes the 5 days go by much smoother). I took Eden to a friend's house at 10:00 and then Lydia was down for a nap while I graded papers. Lydia cooperated and woke up 20 minutes before we had to pick up Eden. Then we all went to the library for Charlie the Voice Guy. He is what his name implies - he makes funny noises with his mouth, from helicopters to ambulances and jet planes to death rays.

On Saturday, we had breakfast then went to the BREC Splash pad - a park with a large concrete area full of water spouts, buckets that drop water on your head, and even a human wash (like a car wash but for humans). Lydia stood at the human wash and laughed like crazy as it sprayed her in the face for 20 minutes. Crazy. The rest of the day was a blur - at one point I remember Eden saying "Daddy" and me waking up from a nap on the floor. She laughed and asked "Where you asleep on the floor?"

On Sunday, we woke up and Eden wished me "Happy Father's Day" then screamed with joy as I walked to open my present.  Lydia really enjoyed playing with the tissue paper. After breakfast, we did in fact make it to church, on time! They were both dressed (thanks to Ashley leaving the requisite clothes out) and Eden's hair was even brushed. I think I fed them ... After church and a good, long nap for Lydia, we went to the planatarium for the newest film - I describe it as a short and not-all-that-good Finding Nemo, but Eden loved it. Lydia stared at the screen for about 2 minutes and then wanted to get down and explore.

Monday was another YMCA morning followed by lunch out and everyone getting excited for Ashley's return. Of course, that return was delayed for a few hours as her itenerary was canceled unexpectedly, and she was rerouted about 183 times. The return was much needed - the girls were great, yes, and I am, in fact, capable of handling them on my own, but it sure is nice to have a partner in this journey. Not sure what I would do without her!