Happy Day with My Man

Troy went to Vegas for 12 days for testing. He was supposed to come home way after midnight last night. A little after seven o'clock, someone knocked on the door. I went to open it and Troy jumped out of the shadow. It freaked me out, but I was so happy to see him. So were the kids. There was a lot of hugging and chatting from the kids. There was a lot of smiling, talking and kissing from me. We spent the evening, after kids went to bed, talking in the dark with only the fireplace on. It was pretty awesome. 

Today I had a chance to surprise Troy. I had arranged a baby sitter to come so we could go on a lunch date. It isn't the easiest thing for me to find a good sitter and feel like I can just leave, but I felt like it was much needed to have some kid free time. Troy was very happy. Breanna showed up. Aleksi was sleeping and the big kids were quickly engaged with Breanna and we went on our way. We were able to go to the Monarch model home and make some decisions about structural changes and get even more excitement and assurance that we really want this for our family. Troy introduced me to Mod Pizza, where you select all the toppings you want for $7.47. Then we did some quick shopping for a winter jacket for Aleksi and winter boots for me. 

When we got back, the kids were disappointed to see us and Aleksi hadn't cried at all. This was huge for me. Breanna had made lunch, brought crafts to do with them and confidently taken care of Aleksi. Aleksi didn't even rush to me when I walked in. 

The rest of the day was spent playing on the floor with the kids, enjoying time outside, cleaning the car together, quick shopping trip to Target to spend the kids' money from their morning clean up, and then a movie night with Inside Out. 

It was such a good day. I am grateful for this family. Some days are so much work. Today was a good reminder of the beautiful people that are in my family. I love looking at that picture and how handsome Troy looks. I loved how Aleksi brought books to me tonight before bedtime. I loved watching our kids work this morning to get our house clean. I loved the unhurried and uninterrupted time with Troy today. I love the confidence that our kids have to be with new people.