We had a great day shopping and having lunch at Olive Garden. We found some Christmas presents, and Amanda found some shoes - unbelievable, but I didn't buy even a single pair of shoes for myself :(.
We picked up Peyton and Garrison at school around 4 p.m. - I never tire of seeing their faces when they see me there and having them run across the room for hugs. Garrison's reaction was delayed as he was having his diaper changed, but he was still happy to see us.
Peyton was very excited for me to see Garrison's new bunk beds - his big boy bed! They loved climing the steps and playing on the top bunk. As I was spending the night and Amanda and Chad were going out to dinner for a date night, the kids and I went to McDonald's for dinner - the first time Grammy had attempted going out to eat with the two of them by myself - but, it went well! We had a great time eating, reading the book that came with the happy meal and having ice cream cones - of course! After we returned home, we played some more on the bunk beds before bedtime. As I rocked Garrison and sang Jesus Loves Me to him, Peyton sang along with me - warmed my heart. Shortly, Garrison leaned back and looked me in the face saying, "I go night-night now". What a good boy. I laid him in his bed, and he crawled right up to his pillow like he had always had a pillow to sleep with (only one night), had a "my" (pacifier) in each of his hands and one in his mouth and settled right now. Peyton and I closed his door, and we didn't hear a peep out of him. What a big boy! Made me a bit sad because this is another step toward him not being Grammy's baby anymore.
Peyton was hungry, so she had some strawberries with whipped cream to dip in and then some more and then some more. 8 strawberries sliced in all! She had eaten a good dinner too. She doesn't usually eat that much - it was nice to see her eat!
Peyton chose a couple of books for me to read to her, then it was time for her to settle in for the night.
Chad and Amanda arrived back home about 9 p.m., so it was nice to get to visit with Amanda for a little while before bedtime. Peyton came to get into bed with me and wanted to watch TV. I told her we needed to go back to sleep, thinking it was the middle of the night. She said, "But Grammy, it's 6 o'clock". Sure enough it was 6:45 a.m.! I sleep so well there. Darn the luck that Peyton can now semi tell time (she at least knows she isn't supposed to get up until the first number is a 6!
After a little breakfast and visiting/playing, it was time for me to head home - Peyton and Garrison both wanted me to stay which was so sweet. A good 24 hours or so! Priceless memories.
No comments:
Post a Comment