Friday was uneventful. We went to MyGym and then stayed indoors most of the day. It was too hot and humid to be outside in the morning and early afternoon. We had storms that cooled it off enough for us to take a stroll through the neighborhood last night. Jemma found all the manholes and ran over them with her baby doll stoller... Uncle Andy would be proud!
Saturday has just flown by! Jim took Jemma to MyGym for a makeup class this morning, then they went to get her haircut (after getting two cookies for Jemma and a lemon pastry for Daddy). Apparently, they were half way home when Jemma told Jim that her hair needed to be cut and they needed to see if Mrs. Amy was working. So, he turned the car around and they went to have her hair cut! I did marry an awesome man. Jim mowed the lawn this afternoon and it looks so nice.
Jim went to the Hornet ball alone this year. I opted to stay at home with the kids. I'm not ready to leave James with a sitter yet. (I have left him with Jim and Amy and GrandMary for a couple of hours, which was great for my sanity... but they are family and I was close by.) Yes, I know that others do it and I'm sure that there are lots of great sitters out there, but not me yet. Time passes all too quickly and I love being with my little guy. Maybe if the ball were in VA Beach and not 45 minutes away in Norfolk... maybe if family were closer to babysit... maybe if I were back to my "normal" size and wouldn't look awful in a formal dress... maybe?!? Anyway, Jim is so handsome in his uniform. Here he is with the kids. 
Jemma cried and cried when Jim drove away. She has never really done that before. We have always blown him a kiss and waved goodbye... but this was the first time that she has been all weepy and cried, "I want my daddy." It makes me worry what workups and cruise are going to be like. I know that I get all weepy and sad when Jim leaves, but I have to control myself and make sure to put on a happy face for the kids... oh, how I dread cruise...
Jemma cried and cried when Jim drove away. She has never really done that before. We have always blown him a kiss and waved goodbye... but this was the first time that she has been all weepy and cried, "I want my daddy." It makes me worry what workups and cruise are going to be like. I know that I get all weepy and sad when Jim leaves, but I have to control myself and make sure to put on a happy face for the kids... oh, how I dread cruise... We had dinner (James ate his cereal and barely spilled a drop), then Jemma played outside with Mya. We have such wonderful neighbors. I really enjoy talking with Merin and just watching our little girls play. Here is Mya and Jemma when we went to HarborFest in June... this is just too cute not to post! 
I'm off to bed... hopefully my prince charming will be home from the ball soon! :)
I'm off to bed... hopefully my prince charming will be home from the ball soon! :)
3 comments:
What delightful little darlings--look at the sunglasses!!
I completely understand the babysitting thing and the unease in leaving the kiddos.
As for Jemma and Jim, I remember being heartbroken every time my Papa dropped me off at my mom's house. I wish I had some words of advice. It must be terribly difficult for all of you to be separated for such stretches of time. Good luck.
I can completely understand your reluctance to leave James at this point. I think that each parent has to decide what works for them.
Troy and I have been thinking about you guys a lot lately. We miss you and hope that we can make a short trip out soon.
There were very few people I would leave the boys with...mainly my really close friends and we were never very far away. Enjoy all the time you have with James now while he's still (sort of) little. You will never look back and regret spending time with your babies.
I miss you Jen! I hope we can get together soon!
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