Brady and I drove our little family to my parents house this morning. We hauled a few bags inside, as well as our kids, and Brady and dad headed back to our place for a day of painting! I was going to post progress pictures but I think I’m rather going to wait for end result pictures instead 🙂 But I can vouch that our house looks much bigger and brighter and newer now! From what I’ve seen in pictures anyway.
We’re spending the night at my parents so the kids can sleep in and the boys can go back for day two tomorrow. This way also, the kids could go down at a normal time and the painting could continue. Its a good system, and lots is getting done. I wish one coat was enough for everything, but its not seeming like that will be the case, so its unlikely that the whole place will be complete by the end of tomorrow, but the vast majority will be, I think, and that helps.
So for the events of my day, we kept it nice and low key. The kids were very thrilled to be with grandma, and Dekker nabbed lots of story and cuddle time. They played well and ate a good lunch before they napped. I napped them in separate rooms so they both actually slept really well. I got to visit with my mom for about an hour before she had to head out to the city for a few hours, but I occupied myself with some very relaxing Netflix and dozing. No complaints there! The kids eventually woke up and played more toys before I zapped them some leftovers from the fridge. I took a phone call in the middle of their supper, and Dekker proceeded to feed Laela out of his bowl while I was otherwise occupied. He was so pleased with himself, and I made a big scene of celebrating his helpfulness. It was pretty much adorable.
My mom arrived home with only about fifteen minutes to spare before the kids bedtime. Everyone was freshly diapered and jammied, and Dekker had even begun tidying toys all on his own. We finished up the floor, and Dekker surprised me like never before by saying a boisterous “Bye!” and heading downstairs on his own! I took advantage of the moment and went after him without making any big deal of him saying a big, proper goodnight. Rather keep it smooth, right? Upon arriving in his room, he was less impressed with the idea of going to bed, but he climbed into bed anyway, had a drink, and stayed put.
Until I left, anyway. He and Laela partied hard in their room for a good long while. I didn’t even really try to shut it down. Its such a treat to spend the night at grandmas house, and not only that, but its a new place! They’re not going to fall asleep immediately, and they were having so much fun! Both still in their beds, but squealing and laughing out loud at the other. Eventually, they both just laughed themselves out and fell asleep. Best way to fall asleep.
Its been a great day, and while Brady and my dad are tired, they seem to feel like they were productive, and that they’re willing to give it another go tomorrow! Can’t wait to see how it all turns out!