Caleb and Mommy Dates

Caleb struggled a little at first with Zach going to preschool. I guess a shadow feels a little lost without the thing/person it shadows? On Zach's first day of preschool Caleb and I had a Caleb/Mommy date to go get donuts. Apparently we don't get donuts very often because it took Caleb awhile to be brave enough to actually take a bite of his.

The time when Zach is at preschool often turns into my time to actually get things done. Who wants to go grocery shopping with 2 kids when they can do it with just 1?  I do try to remember that these times will probably be some of the few opportunities Caleb and I have left for one on one time before he gets replaced as baby of the family around Easter.

Caleb likes calling the times where we sit down together "Caleb/Mommy dates". These usually involve some sort of treat - cookie, brownie, cupcake - with milk, or baking together. Caleb loves to be my helper when making anything from muffins to waffles to smoothies. We're making some progress in not flipping ingredients out of the bowl quite as often with the whisk. When I'm feeling especially brave, I even pull out the paint and let Caleb go at it. I love my time with this cute little guy. He's got such a great sense of humor, is an amazing cuddler, and has an incredibly contagious smile. Love you Cael-bug!