Frank came home from work tonight all excited about camping. I have no clue where this exuberation came from, but all of a sudden, he is taking Sam on a "men's" weekend this summer to live in a tent and get dirty.
This plan made me smile, even if it means being home alone with a newborn for an entire weekend. I love it when Frank gets excited about something, because if you know him, you know he is just the most even-keel guy around and for him to burst into the house "Me and Jumbo are going CAMPING in June!" Well.....you better get excited too!
All of the chatter about camping tonight made me reflect upon and look forward to the traditions we are starting to form as a family of soon to be four.
Frank has already decided that he is going to be taking Baby C out for Valentine's Day. Oh heck no she will not replace mommy when it comes to the spoiling and fancy dinner demands, but I think it's sweet he wants to do something special with his girl around this day, and I know it will make a strong impact on her as she gets older, and gets sound advice from her daddy in regards to *ugh* boys. He's already planned a special time to train her up in protecting her heart, and also just loving on his little girl, and I love that.
Easter was a total bust this year, because Sam went to Disneyland with Kayla and the grandparents, so we didn't do much. But after a lot of thought, I've decided that each spring I will do a springtime basket for Sam and C. I'll make it a surprise day, so they will never know QUITE when to expect it, but they will get one every spring filled with goodies - exactly like an Easter basket. Easter itself will be reserved for Jesus. I won't pitch a fit if others give them Easter treats - but for me personally, I am going to choose to celebrate my kiddos and the coming of Spring in a similar way, on a different day.
Custom birthdays at a certain age. I am completely lifting this idea from a family friend who let's their kids design a theme weekend birthday when they turn 10. They choose whatever it is they want to do within reason, and the whole family has to go along with it. Awesome! :) This friend's 10 year old had a cotton candy themed birthday with a trip to the Boardwalk and the Jelly Belly Factory - a total celebration of her and her sugar addiction. So hilarious and cute. I can't wait to see what Sam and C come up with.
And Christmas. And Disneyland. And summer evening treats. And special first day of school breakfasts. And never making them come in out of the rain.
Okay, I am excited to be a mommy again. :) 17 days to go!
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