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Yesterday Jacob said he wasn't feeling well so he stayed home from school. We have had a lovely stomach bug going around so I took him seriously. Since Jacob wasn't acting too sick I had an appointment to get my badge at the hospital I decided he would tag along. Sometimes you have a moment without planning it and this day was one of those times. We headed up to the hospital to get my badge. Jacob was thrilled to see the hospital (its a new big one in my area). He loved seeing where I volunteer and hearing about it what I do. I volunteer in Parent Support at the NICU. In fact we have a Mom I am visiting now who is expecting Monoamniotic twin girls, like mine. It is so fulfilling and healing to be able to help people who are going through difficult times. After we got my badge fixed Jacob and I ate breakfast in the cafe that overlooks the mountains. As I was sitting there I was overwhelmed with how special it was to have one on one time with him. To talk freely to him and hear all his thoughts. He is such a openly loving child. It was really a treat to be with him. Oh and don't worry we did not visit any babies or sick people, wink.
The day turned sour for him when we got home and he found out staying home sick meant he could not play with friends. He told me it was the worst day ever except the part where he got to have breakfast with me with all the doctors. Oh well staying home from school can't be all fun. This year loosing him to first grade has tugged at my heart strings so much. I will have to create more dates like this.
Jacob wanted to try taking a picture. This is outside the Women's center. I like the perspective of him looking up to me. His point of view is different and it captures that.
Jacob enjoying his breakfast.
The view of my face is quite silly, but it was a good memory of us together.
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great post and a very grown up looking son!
Aww. I love how boys get to that age where they refuse to smile for pictures!! But that's sweet he wanted to spend time with you!
That girl
Sounds like a really great day.....even if he couldn't play with friends!
A stomach bug again? Yikes.
He did a great job with that first picture! I love that you got to have some one on one time with Jacob. He is your only boy and I am sure he loved having mom all to himself for a little while.
Sounds like you both enjoyed your time together. Also, it's neat that he could see his mom in a roll giving back!
Sometimes the sweetest moments happen when we least expect them too. I would love to do some volunteer work like that when my kids get older.
I always got bit by that stay home sick from school bug too. But, I swear, I just always felt better after 3:00.
Oh wow, what a LOVELY day!! And I must say you two are both GORGE!
You both are beautiful. Your son took quite a good picture of you. What a wonderful day to remember. :)
Great post...and such a nice morning. Sometimes we just need a day off....
How cute that the two of you had such a fun breakfast together. I think that is awesome.
And his picture of you is awesome!!! His perspective is perfect!
Happy PSF!
I like the picture Jacob took of you. It looks like a fun day.
I am with you on not letting kids who stay home "sick" play with friends even if they are feeling better.
great day!! beautiful boy!
I LOVE one on one dates with the kids! It is so special:)
What a fun day to have with just the two of you. He did a great job with the photo. You are so very pretty!! He's quite a cutie himself.
Happy Friday!
Please VISIT My PSF. Thanks!
Sounds like a perfect, perfect way to spend a day. Makes me want to steal my kids away for the afternoon...
LOVE the pictures!!
Awww! My son started K this year. I really need to have some mommy-son dates like yours!
I am so glad you guys ot to spend some quality time together. He is so cute! I am glad he is my nephew because he is such a good boy!
Aw, I am glad you and your son had a little bonding time.. Great pictures even the one at the bottom..because it will forever be a captured moment of the fun you guys had...
What a great story. I love spending one-on-one time with my kids, too. It happens all too infrequently. Way to go, Mom.
what a great mommy and me morning! looks like he's feeling much better.
what a fun mommy date. i bet he felt very grown up going to the hospital with you. one-on-one time is great!
Quality time with your boy, I am sure he loved every minute of it!
He looks like a good date! Glad that you got that time together. Love the photos!
I think it is awesome how you volunteer in the NICU. Beautiful new hospital...and Jacob took a beautiful photo of you!
Poor little guy...his eyes do look a little tired. I'm glad you two had this special time.
that one-on-one time is good stuff!
That's great that you got some one on one time with Jacob. I agree, its a very special thing to spend time alone with a kid.
How cool that there's a momo mom you're in contact with at the hospital. Shannon visited me when I was inpatient and I thought it was great to meet her and have some company.
I love that last picture! Sounds like you two had an unexpected great date. That is great that you visit others in the hospital who are going through what you did. What I would have given to have someone tell me I'm not alone during my complicated pregnancy.
Jacob looks soo grown up! I'm glad you got to spend the day with him. I just got to spend a few hours alone with Jordan and truly enjoyed it. I was thinking "wow, life is sooo easy with one child!" Anyway, the pictures are great. It' neat that you arein contact with another momo mom. I bet it makes her day to see you there. Well, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sorry to hear about the stomach bug but I am happy to hear it turned out in your favor and in Jacob's too even without being able to play outside :)
Sounds like a wonderful day.
I also think it's awesome that you get to volunteer in the NICU. I would love to do that. Maybe when my kids get a little older...
I think you might work in the same hospital as my dad, only he's in the lab.
I really admire that you take the time out of your busy week to volunteer at the hospital! That is a special thing about 'Jacob's mom' and I am sure he will remember that day with fondness too!
what a sweet moment! That one on one time is so wonderful but often hard to find. A blessing:)
What a sweet boy and what a great morning together.
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