I don't know who's this is going to be harder on. I've only spent 2 nights away from Nathan when he was only 2. Now, he's 4. Being much older, he's going to notice our absence more. He's in the best hands, being his Gramma (Mamma) :) One thing is for sure, he LOVES her, and I have nothing to worry about him being in her care for this weekend. And, I know, I am going to go reconnect with my husband and have a blast. I asked Jason what he is looking forward to most and he replied.. just walking around the boardwalk, stopping into stores and pubs.. playing a game of pool, having a drink.. then walking around some more. It's going to be exhilerating to be on our own time. I'm looking forward to the hot tub, shopping, maybe hitting a club saturday night.. and the buffet breakfasts. I love St. John and anxieties aside, I'm REALLLLLY looking forward to this weekend.
I'm glad my mom knows Nathan so well.. with his eating disorders and little things that make him who he is. I can picture them playing together, and laughing. He's loving knock knock jokes and is able to make up his own jokes.. his favourite is impatient cow, impatient cat.. frog, dog, sheep, lion.. yea.. it just goes on and on.. each one making him laugh even harder. He also loves to draw and print. His sight words are astounding and it won't be long before he does start reading, I'm sure. I think today, Ill stop off at the dollarstore and pick up some of those activity books for some quiet time, as he can easily get sucked into those. He got one for his birthday that I believe he has done and redone at least a million times.
I'm so proud of Nathan, and I love that mom can come to spend time with him, get to know his progressions and I know he will blow her away. He does to me everyday. It's these moments.. memories that kinda form a lump in my throat. However.. having company spending a couple days in my house reminds me exactly how 'messy' I let things go. Everywhere I look.. gahh.. I'll be doing my best in the next couple of days to make sure it's to my satisfaction.
So.. Nathan's quirks.. hmm.. man, where do I start. He acts out shows to play, and can get mad if you get the characters wrong. When he has his peanut butter toast, he likes a bit of PB on the a spoon first, and asks 'I have peanut butter'. If he has a bath, no matter if the water is absolutely perfect, you have to add a bit of cold water for him to feel before he gets in, or he immediatly freaks out it's too hot. Just like any 4 yr. old, you have to remind him to eat, sometimes using reinforcements to get him to finish. Limit his TV / computer time. Using a clock or timer works best, and tell him if he doesn't turn it off nicely, then no more TV/ computer time. Dora needs to be limited.. sometimes just saying choose something else works.. sometimes not. He likes to watch a show before bed with a small snack and of course his story in bed. I'm sure I'm making a bigger deal then it's worth, but I am leaving my son over night for TWO nights.. hehe. If he's 'not quite himself' just send him to his room and tell him he can come out when he's in a better mood. You want to see his happy face. It's funny thinking of these things. All the things we do as a mom ingraded into our being, that we just do without thinking. Without thinking someone has to do all the things we just 'do.
I know deep in my heart everything is going to be ok. And, we are only 45 minutes and a phone call away. And, I am going to thoroughly enjoy my weekend with J. And I am not going to make it about leaving Nathan.
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