This weekend was an experiment of sorts. We split the family in half and had a mommy/daughter getaway to visit our friends 3 1/2 hours away, and a daddy/daughter "party weekend" at home. My three year old and I had one of the best times we've had in- well 3 1/2 years! Our road trip was full of loud music and laughter (and only about three arguments!) We went to M's best friend's birthday party at a fun bounce-y place. We then spent the rest of the afternoon playing and remembering exactly why we love their family SO much. My night continued until 2:30 in the morning having the most fun with my bestie (and about twenty-five-hundred gallons of rum!) M also stayed up until 2:30 a.m.- this girl is soooo my daughter! she had a great time sitting on the couch watching cartoons while D and I chatted the night away!
Morning came way too quickly, but we got to experience the Krispy Kreme doughnut making and had a bittersweet fun time until it was time to head out. It is always hard to say good-bye, but it is especially difficult when we wish our friends lived two minutes away again.
We came home to find that the other half of our family had a wonderful Daddy/daughter weekend, too. The baby seemed a bit sad at times, according to P (but i'm not sure if he told me that to make me feel better. i missed that baby immensely. i mean there really aren't even words to describe it.) But they had a great time. We had a great time. This could even be the start to some great bonding times with our kids. I definitely realized that I need to spend a lot more one-on-one time with M. I probably need to do it with the baby, too. I guess these are all the things we learn as we go through this world. And luckily we figured it out while having a great time!
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