March 10, 2011

Thursday:

Dad took the day off today, which was nice, because it really lengthened the weekend for all of us. I think Liam was very excited about having him home again. We did a lot of yard work today in the yard when the kids were down for a nap. Liam woke up and saw us out side and I could see him on the other side of back door, already having his shoes on, mouthing the words, "You want go outside!" I smiled, opened the door and said he was absolutely welcome to join us. I think he was still kinda waking up and didn't understand what Dad was doing with a bid shovel or mom hauling rocks back and forth. After about half an hour, he wanted to join in. Dad went inside with Annabelle, and Liam stayed out with me. I told him he was to be careful because the rocks are really heavy. He found a small one and said, "That rock little." I agreed and told him he could put it in the pile. As I found smaller ones I put them in a pile so he could feel included and help move them. I told him he could go inside with Dad and I'd stay out and he didn't have to help me. He said, "You want help move rocks." He's such a good little helper and I think he enjoyed spending the one on one time with Mom.