Last Minute Dates

Before Henry was born, Gus and I went on many dates because we knew how much life was about to change and how rare dates would become. Now that Baby Mak's arrival is just around the corner, I've been squeezing in lots of dates with the other tall, dark, and handsome man in my life. I know how much life will change as we become a family of four, and I want Henry to enjoy lots of attention these last couple weeks because he will soon have to share it.

Our afternoons used to routinely consist of a trip to the gym so I could get an hour to myself to workout and Henry could enjoy some playtime with new toys and new friends. Now that waddling has become the new jogging, we've traded afternoons at the gym for date time. Train rides at the mall, picnics in the park, carousel rides on the bench (someone was too afraid to sit on a moving zebra), lunches at Chick-fil-a, rainy days at the bookstore, and, Henry's personal favorite, ice cream al fresco! His facial expressions were those of true love and enjoyment, and his loud "MMMMs!!" could be heard across the parking lot. He shoveled the entire cup into his mouth and pouted when it was "all done". Clearly we need to work on his date manners, but for now, he has been a perfect gentleman with whom to spend the afternoon.