When you came to our room at 4:30am, you stood on the bed and said “Daddy, can I snuggle with you?” You curled up next to him and immediately went back to sleep. I woke you up at 7:30am and you pulled the covers back up to your neck and said, “Mama, I need to relax for a few more minutes!” I was dying….
“Mama, I need to relax for a few more minutes!”
You had a dentist appointment with Dr. Mac. Because of the COVID precautions, I couldn’t go back with you, but of course you weren’t bothered by that. You went back and charmed everyone, like always! They came to get me when you were finished and showed me the X-rays (first ones ever) that they took today. Dr. Mac said, whatever you are doing, keep on doing it because your teeth are perfect! You scored a few prizes and bracelets (although I’m sure it’s supposed to be one per kid lol) & left with a bag full of goodies! I took you to school and you had a great day. You were SOOOO excited to see me when I picked you up. We ran to Whole Foods to grab a few things and at the entrance there was someone asking if you would like a mask. You piped up “Sure! I want a mask please!” You were happy to wear it although it was way too big for you lol.
We headed home to change and pack up to go to the private beach with Grandma Noot. We picked up dinner and brought it to the beach to have a picnic. You played in the sand and water, even though with the breeze we thought it was chilly…you didn’t mind at all. You took your swim bottoms off almost immediately to rinse the sand out in the shower, and I never could get them back on you lol. Good thing there were hardly any people at the beach! We stayed and played until sunset, which was stunning. Then, just as I was saying let’s pack up to go, you darted to the water and jumped in!! I didn’t bring a beach towel, because I didn’t think it was warm enough to swim… rookie mistake Mom! When we finally headed back, you rinsed off in the shower before getting in the car. The whole way home you were chatting with Grandma Noot. When we were unloading the car at home you said, “I like going to Longboat Key Mom!” I don’t think we ever said Longboat Key today. Grandma Noot said you saw the sign. You never cease to amaze me with what you know and pick up. I am in awe of you.
“I like going to Longboat Key Mom!”
I ran a bath and got as much sand out of your hair and off your body as possible. We headed to bed for 3 Kids Lingos and you were snoring shortly. What a fun, fun day. I’m so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have these unplanned days and special times with you. Through all the craziness and lack of routine through the COVID situation, you have been a happy, flexible, adventurous little girl. I’m proud of you and how resilient you are. You haven’t complained about missing gymnastics or being home so much more. You have gone with the flow, been patient with Daddy and I taking work phone calls and have been a bright spot during this chaotic and stressful time. I hope you have never felt ignored or back burner as we have had to adjust to working from home more than before. I have always tried hard to be present when I’m with you and leave work at work, until you were in bed. We have had to adjust that for the last 6-8 weeks or so. I admire how you have adapted. Once again, you are teaching me…when I should be teaching you. Thank you so much for your patience with me.
I love you so much sweet girl.
