The day my oldest gave me butterflies.
I don’t tell my kids we are off to do something fun until the.last.minute.
So, Saturday, after nap time, I told #1 that we were headed to the circus.
Just the two of us for a date.
She was so excited she let me take a picture with her (well, actually, three, but that was the best one).
We got a snack and got in the van for our solo trip downtown.
Our plan was to get there for the preshow. However, a hair show and cheerleader conference derailed that.
We were parked. In the street. In traffic.
I decided we would park in a garage and hoof it to the Arena. The navigation system said 1/2 mile.
Stupid, stupid me. I wore heels. (Stop laughing now. I never wear heels. Last time we went to the Arena, we parked across the street. Clearly, I wasn’t thinking).
So, we walked. "Mommy, slow down." "Mommy, you are walking too fast." "Mommy, stop holding my hand."
We made it almost to the Arena. We had to cross the street. Right in the middle of a Libyan protest. Thankfully, it was a peaceful (yet loud) protest. "Mommy, why are they yelling ‘no dictatorship?’ What does that mean?" "Later, baby. We’ll talk about that later."
We.finally.made.it.
We waited for a friend with tickets (a bunch of her school friends with their moms all met together). #1 hugged her BFF and was sooo happy her friend J was there. And, then more friends kept showing up. You could hear her smiling.
We went in and found our seats.
They were up really, really high.
But, it meant we could see the entire show at the same time.
She tapped me on my shoulder. I leaned over to listen to what she wanted to tell me…
…but she didn’t tell me anything. She grabbed the side of my face, and ever so gently kissed me on the cheek.
And, I got butterflies (and melted a little, too)
What’s that honey, you want a $10 lemonade? Whatever you want!
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Oh it looks like a fantastic time! That’s memories of a lifetime right there!
It truly was. I hope she remembers it always. It certainly was special for me.
How sweet!!
Glad y’all got to have a mommy/Izzy date! She could charm the lemonade, cotton candy, glow stick necklace AND popcorn out of anyone. I sure miss her.
Oh, how I know that you would have bought her all of that and more.
Aw, that is just the sweetest thing ever.
I think to date? It just might be.
sooo sweet! My daughter loved it too…she is not one to gush over something but she kept talking to me and commenting during the entire show. She was literally on the edge of her seat
and I did get her a $4 bottled water…does that count?
So totally does. I was so hot and thirsty, too, that I didn’t care what she got as long as I got a sip.
Oh how sweet!! I am so glad you two took that trip and made those memories together! She will treasure this time forever!
I sure hope so! My feet are just recovering.
Oh how fun!!! We are going to attempt this same trip with Q this year! I hope it ends up as fun as yours! 😉
I hope it went well. All of the 4-5 year olds we went with loved it.
Oh, my! That is the sweetest thing! You both look so very happy in that photo. It makes my heart smile!
We did really have a great time together.
Totally tearing up….what a sweetie!
She really is…most of the time.
That is so sweet! I love when Evan does things like that – it makes everything else worth it! Glad you had a good time – that stinks about the heels though!! 🙂
Again..totally my fault. I’m pretty sure I wasn’t thinking at all.
Awwwww….that is a memory for always!
How sweet. I’m tearing up a little bit too. She was probably so grateful for the great time she was having and that kiss was her way of saying thank you. 🙂 What a sweet girl!
Happy WW!
Oh, totally. She was definitely communicating her thank you with a kiss.
What a great moment and memory to have! So sweet!
-Becky
Yes. I’m glad I have this site to document it so I never forget it.
Awwww! So SWEET! That gave me goosebumps! 🙂
She did the same to me.
Awww. I wish I was still in Atlanta. I could be going to the Arena too. You guys look so beautiful. When my daughter kisses me, I just melt.
Well, thank you.
And, I bet you can hit up the circus in your area, too.
Of course, kisses make it all worth while.
awww so sweet, the part about the protest is hilarious!!
It’s a little sad, too, that they are having to protest, you know?
That is the sweetest!
awwwww that is the sweetest thing! She looks estatic to be there!! How fun! Glad you guys had a good time!
She was sooo thrilled her friends were there, too.
Oh Krystyn! What a fun time for just the two of you! And the kiss? Spoke a thousand words, huh?
Oh, yes. Totally did. She couldn’t have made it more perfect.
and she kissed your cheek?? full body melt mama!! total mush!!
l.o.v.e. it!!