Quality time. . .

Today, I got to really spend some great time with Jaxon. It was so wonderful to just sit down with him and snuggle. He is so big and it makes me sad how fast he is growing. I think I rely on him for too much sometimes. He is my oldest and I think I tend to expect more than he is capable of giving at only 6 years old. Today was a great reminder of how sweet and loving he is.

It was just Lyla, him, and I this morning. School was cancelled again, so we had another "free day."  Last night, I asked him what he wanted to do and he said he would like to go to Grandma and Grandpa's house to watch the Planet Earth movies. Little did he know that Grandma had bought him 3 of the 5 dvds for him. (she couldn't find vol. 1 and 5) He was so excited when she gave them to him. His eyes just lit up with joy. What a treat! After we watched some of the movies, it was time for lunch. We let him pick. . .McDonald's of course. Blah! I can't stand McDonald's and neither can our Grandparents, but we all went with a smile. He loved it. He ran into his friend from school, Salvador. It was so fun to watch him interact with kids his age. He was so happy and full of life. I loved that I got to spend such quality time with him. He was the focus of everyone's attention and you could just see a glow about him. He loved it too!!

After we left McDonald's we came home to put Lyla down for a nap. She was exhausted and told us about it. She finally gave in and fell asleep about 2 minutes from the house.  I put her in bed and got everything put away. Jaxon went straight to the dvd player and put in another Planet Earth dvd. We sat on the couch and snuggled and watched the movie. It was so wonderful. Then I made his favorite dinner...chicken pesto pasta with garlic bread. He loved it! We even had time to play some Guitar Hero and now Allen is watching a show with him. Lyla is at my feet and pulling my skirt. I think she is ready for bed.

I look forward to tomorrow and what it has in store for us all. I hope the younger boys are having a blast at Grandma and Papa's. I can't wait to see them on Saturday! I miss the loud, crazy house. I am blessed to be their mother! What a gift!!