Time with Peyton

Ron went to the Lake this weekend to play golf with some buddies, so I had planned to spend Saturday in Olathe visiting Peyton, Amanda, Chad and Apollo. Amanda called me Friday and asked if I would be willing to come Friday afternoon to stay with Peyton while they had a date night -----I couldn't get on my horse fast enough! I was thrilled beyond belief. I wish they wanted to do date nights more often! We had a baby shower going on at work, so I couldn't get away from the office until 3:30, but I came home earlier and packed my overnight bag so I could get there as quickly as possible.

I arrived around 5 p.m., and they were out the door shortly after that. Peyton seemed happy to see me and remembered me (I hadn't seen her for 2 weeks) - she was all smiles. We played some - she took a bottle and a little snooze - then we spent some time in the bathroom in a steam room since she is still a little congested. We were both soaking wet by the time that was over, but that was what Mommy and Daddy told us to do, so we followed instructions. It did seem to loosen stuff up for her. Then it was time to get ready for the bedtime routine - but not until she spent a little time laughing and chewing on her toes. She took her bottle very well - we read 3 books, and then I rocked her to sleep. She was down for the count about 8: 25 p.m., so were close to regular bedtime of 8 p.m. - Grammy is just too much fun I guess.

Peyton woke up earlier than usual - coughing woke her up. Amanda and I got up with her. After Amanda fed her and spent some time with her, she went back to sleep - so I "sacrificed" (actually my pleasure) and held her while she slept for about an hour and a half so Amanda could go back to bed for a little while. It was pure heaven. She is so sweet and loving.

Amanda, Peyton and I ran some errands to BabiesRUs, Sam's, Kohl's and Carter's. We had a blast. We stopped and picked up Oklahoma Joe's BBQ before going home to have lunchw ith Chad. It was delicious.

It was sure a lot of fun getting to hang out with the Todds this weekend! Thanks for having me.