People always say it's nice being back to a normal routine once family leaves town and while I do feel that to a certain extent, it's always nice having people up here. Although Drew is a fairly simple toddler, it's nice having a few days off of bath and nighttime duties along with some free babysitting! I always take some PTO time off and generally it feels somewhat like a mini vacay!
We had lots of fun with Mimi and Grandpa in town this last week and it's an odd thought that the next time they, as well as my parents, will be in town, we will be a family of 4.
The guys constructed the crib after my in-laws painted the nursery and Drew enjoyed making cookies two times with Mimi!
Mimi never turns down reading a book and I think she read every.single.one in our entire house.
On their second to last day in town, we decided a trip to the bowling alley would be a great activity but more on that to come later this week!
Can't wait to see you both again after Deuce is born!
It's always sad when family leaves!
ReplyDeleteRoutines are pretty nice, but free babysitting is even better =) Aria loves to bring every single book she owns to whoever has the most appealing lap at the time for story after story. I love it!
ReplyDeleteGrandparents make the best babysitters! I'm glad you got to enjoy some time off while they were in town.
ReplyDeleteDrew is a lucky kid. He is very very loved. :)
ReplyDeleteGrandparents are the best babysitters! My in-laws kept Xavier overnight on Saturday and it was wonderful to finally get some sleep!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you all had a good time!
I love having my parents come to visit. They babysit, help me with projects, and let me rest. And the kids all love it too. Grandparents are the best!
ReplyDeleteYay for free babysitting and time off bedtime routine! What sounds like such a simple thing it's always the hardest time of the day! Sounds like such a fun visit now I want to bake cookies!
ReplyDeleteGrandparents are truly the best! I always hate when my mom leaves. So glad you have had such an amazing time! SO crazy to think that baby girl will be here when they come back to visit!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGrandparents are the best! Sorry they had to leave but at least they will be back before too long :)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. While it's nice that our parents live so close to us, we sometimes take it for granted. Our boys actually don't get a lot of quality time with the grandparents.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have so much help when they come to town.
ReplyDeleteHow precious is this, I loved all of the pictures and am glad you got to spend time with your parents and that Drew enjoyed them too :) grandparents are awesome!
ReplyDeleteAdorable photos! He is such a precious boy.
ReplyDeleteThe extra help is always welcomed! I'm glad you all had a nice visit!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lucky little guy (and soon to be lady) to have wonderful grandparents in their lives.
ReplyDeleteFamily leaving is one of the hardest things! There is nothing better than all the extra love showered! And, the date nights and extra help? Holy priceless!
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful to have family in town! Looks like everyone enjoyed the time very much!
ReplyDeleteHow great for you guys! My boys LOVE when they get time w/ their grandparents! We are lucky to live close enough to them that they can see them whenever they want!
ReplyDeleteHow many more weeks do you have til Baby is born?
So nice to have some help! Especially with construction projects. I always think it's sort of eerily quiet and a little sad when company leaves.
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