A few days ago, we had planned to take the kids into the city for a shop that was going to be really fun. It may have just seemed like a Walmart run to anyone else, but to us, it was going to be a special shop while our family prepares for some fun things on the horizon. Staying up late. Fun purchases. Some ice cream. It was going to be a fun outing. A rainy one!
Unfortunately, plans had to change last minute, and we stayed home for those few hours before the young kids went to bed. I was very discouraged, but Cher offered to come lurk at our place after the young ones were down so Brady and I could go. I hesitated for a solid three seconds before I accepted.
And then, since he was easily the saddest about the trip being cancelled, we decided to bring Dekker.
And that was the BEST choice we could’ve made!
Dekker LOVES time spent, and everything that comes with it. He is one of the most grateful children I’ve ever known. I couldn’t tell you how many times he thanked us for bringing him. It was SO nice.
Very quickly, he took over pushing the cart, made suggestions, and offered opinions. It was really lovely to see him wanting to put in that way and be part of our things. He warmed my heart.
We killed an hour or two, and made our purchases. He sat on Brady’s lap while we waited in line, and I pulled their butts up to the till. Dekker helped me load load up the cart.
And then we got him a treat. Because he absolutely earned it.
While Brady and I ate our supper (at 9pm) the little big man chose an Oreo McFlurry, and then we shared some of our fries with him.
Once again, Dekker’s level of gratefulness was unbelievably sweet. He is our messiest eater, especially with ice cream. He was positively SO into it, and just very much enjoyed his food. It was fun to watch.
It was approaching late o’clock, and it was time to go home. I may or may not have harassed Dekker just a touch on the drive home. Because he had it coming. Because he was there.
Don’t worry. He liked it.
Not as much the second time…
But I really liked it 😏
It was really, really fun taking Dekker in with us. My beautiful boy. How I love him.