Daddy/Daughter Dates

About a month ago we decided Sunday mornings would be set aside for just Darrin & Reagan. It's hard because Darrin works Monday-Saturday, so all we have are Sundays. (we have evenings together as well, I'm just talking about full days) There are times I am ready to get out and do something. However, I know the time they spend together on their Sunday mornings, are the little things Reagan will remember the most. Their time together, just the two of them every Sunday morning.

I read one of Kelle Hampton's blog a while back ago and it was all about quality vs. quantity. (read it here) I loved everything she wrote, I always do, but she was so right. I am with Reagan & Grayson all day everyday however, the quality is not always it's best. Darrin is with the kids in the evenings and on Sundays, and the quality is always at its best. I know at times they both get way more out of the little time Darrin might get with them, more than the hours and hours they spend with me. 

So they plan to head out, 2-3 hours every Sunday morning, just them two and I know they both love it. They don't go anywhere special, just somewhere that is open is all they need. The first time Reagan said, "Is Mommy going to go?" "But I want Mommy to go with us." When they were out she called a few times, just to see what I was doing. But when she came home she was all smiles.

We they get back, I always have lunch ready for them and we all eat together. But for those 2-3 hours, when it is just them it is quality over quantity and they both love every minute of it. 

I laughed after I reread this, "I always have lunch made." And here these pictures busted me with my gourmet grilled cheese sandwich and leftover soup. 

When Darrin got home the first time he was kinda quiet. I said, "everything okay?" He said, "Yes, I just forgot how much she talks, you have to talk to her non stop!" That was hilarious to me, so true. That girl can talk! 

As they continue to do it, Reagan asks less and less questions before leaving. She knows her and her Daddy are going out and Mommy is not going. I wish I could have someone taking pictures of them while they are out and about, I would love to see what they are doing or talking about. I would try to get Darrin to take some pictures, but I know he would not go for that. He does send a picture to my phone here and there, but I would love to see and hear it all!

So for now, all I get are these pictures of them in front of the door heading out. 

Now she is completely used to it. She wakes up on Sundays and asks where they are going. She left this time saying, "Bye Mom, we'll be back."

Once they left I teared up a little, I am not used to her saying a. Bye and b. MOM. I thought they say Mommy until at LEAST 10? No? What's that about?

Sister wears her backpack everywhere these days. She's lovin' Dora so she takes her bag, her map and whatever else she feels is important that day. And I promise Darrin has more than one black shirt, but he "says" this is his Sunday shirt. So every picture, I'm sure, will be of Darrin in his "Sunday black shirt."

I am so glad they get their time together. They both come home all smiles, telling me what they did. Reagan always has new goodies; pens, markers, coloring books, notebooks, toys, candy.

One thing I know, Sunday mornings are quality. Pouring out their all, making memories and making the most of it.