It's not very often I have the opportunity to go on a date with my favorite boy in the entire world. Just the two of us. Bryce was off school today for a scheduled teacher in service day but Paige still had preschool. This rarely happens, it's normally Paige and I on Mom-daughter dates.
Dominic was tending the ranch on this rainy day as he does everyday of the week. He's such a good Dad and does make the time to spend one on one time with both Bryce and Paige, it's just in a different setting, like target practice or deer hunting, t-ball practice, riding bikes, you know, normal 'dad' stuff.
I prefer the going out to eat and then shopping version.
Bryce was totally excited to drop Paige off at preschool and drive over to the Star Restaurant for breakfast with me. I figure I better take advantage of his willingness to go on a Mom-son date, because I don't know how many years his enthusiasm of going out with Mom will last.
We sat in a booth near the window and Bryce asked if he could sit next to me rather than across the table....of course!!
A Mickey Mouse shaped pancake with a side of fruit salad for the ham. This was extra special considering he was allowed to have syrup with his pancake instead of just jelly......trust me, his teacher appreciates my 'no syrup' rule on school days. Sugar and Bryce don't get along very well.
And I had some scrambled eggs, fruit and hash browns with decaf.
After breakfast we headed back over to Paige's preschool because I found we had left her lunch box in the car. Then off to Toys R Us for a promised Star Wars Lego set and a V-day gift Bryce wanted to pick out for Paige.
No special plans for tonight, Bryce and I are attending his 4H meeting.
What did you do for Valentine's Day?
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12 comments:
Looks like a wonderful date and glad you are having them now!
That is really awesome, as a Dad to 3 daughters I know how great it can be to have that one on one time.Thanks for being an agvocate and for being a great mom. The world needs more of both!
I spent the early evening at our son's basketball game. Spending that one on one time with each child is so important. There is something really special always. I get WEEPY thinking about how big our son is and how fast he has grown. Enjoy enjoy enjoy Bryce and Paige.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Katie
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@Farmchick, thanks, it is so much fun going on these one on one dates:) Thanks for visiting!
@Larry, wow, with three daughters, I'm sure you know ALL about dates! Thank you for the kind words and for visiting:)
@Katie, Happy Valentine's Day to you! It's amazing how time flies so quickly...especially with kids...and I know you cherish yours each and every day:)
I found your blog the other day as I was looking for other blogs to read, and saw your post in my reader this morning. I wanted to stop in to say:
As a mom to three grown children, I only have two things to say.
Those cherished years slip by all too quickly.
And
Thanks for sharing your day, and bringing back some wonderful memories.
@Michelle, I'm finding out just how quickly the time goes! Thank you so much for stopping by today:)
Little boys are so special, I just adored my nephews when they were small, and now I have a great nephew from one of my nephews!
Sounds like you've been busy, if you need a break stop by for some dessert, it's decadent!
I've enjoyed my visit today!
Mary
Just found your blog today. I have a question, it is true that milk is allowed to have a certain amount of blood and pus in it? Enjoyed the tour of your farm!
This is such an awesome post! Your son looks so sweet and like he is having the best time.When our children were younger we used to do the same thing. Really we still do it but just not as often as when they were younger.I am new to your blog. So glad I found it!
Aww what a fun date Nancy- so cute- thank for sharing- I know exactly what you mean by you 'don't know how many years his enthusiasm of going out with Mom will last'- I count my blessing and hold my breath- The day that warm bodies don't come cuddle with me- I can't even... WON"T even think about it.
@Janet, So glad you found my blog! To answer your question, there is no puss and/or blood in milk. If you are referring to Somatic Cell Count which is the white blood cell count that is found naturally in all animals, they are there to help fight off infection. If a cow has a higher somatic cell count it means she’s working harder to fight off an infection. If a cow has an infection, she is not milked into the bulk milk tank, her milk is discarded. Milk is tested for somatic cell count and California has higher standards on Somatic Cell Count than the rest of the nation.
On our farm, before each cow is milked with the milking machine, each quarter {teat} is milked or {stripped} by hand to check for any sign of infection, such as mastitis. It is very apparent if there is an infection by how the milk looks. If infection is present, that cow is milked and her milk is then discarded.
Thanks for the answer, it puts my mind at rest!
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