I had one of those this past weekend.
A few weeks ago, my mom mentioned that she was bummed out that she wouldn't get to see us much this summer. You see, my oldest brother is expecting a new baby (squeee!!!) in August, and she would be spending time with them to help out with the new baby and family. Add in a few trips planned to visit family around the US and some committments back home, her school-teacher summer vacation was busy, leaving little time to make it to Minnesota, save for the one long weekend already in the books.
So I decided that an impromptu (sort of.. it was still planned a few weeks in advance, but as impromtu as you get with two kids and a job) trip to Michigan was completely necessary. Plus, a lot of family, my dad and brother included, hadn't met Brennan yet, so it was the perfect excuse to book a flight and get out of dodge.
So Brennan and I packed a bag and headed out on Thursday after work! He was a dream on the flight home, sleeping through most of it, and I even got a quick snooze on the plane too! A quick shout out to Delta Airlines - every time I fly with a baby, they do everything they can to make it easier. From lending a hand with baggage, to changing seat assignments to give Brennan and I more space during the flights, they really are pretty darn great.
Neil and Evelyn stayed home and had a daddy-daughter weekend, and it sounds like they had a blast. The beach, the water park, pizza and a movie night - I'm pretty sure she was in heaven all weekend, and so was her daddy.
Friday morning, we were up bright and early - the time change didn't seem to affect Brennan one bit. We spend the day hanging out at my parent's house, relaxing and catching up. Brennan took his first dip in the pool, and got lots of snuggles and kisses from Grandma, Great-Grandma, Uncle Steve, Papa and Aunt Sandy. It was fun to have some family and friends drop by to meet him too. Luckily for everyone, baby B is super laid back, and was happy to just let everyone hold him and love on him. Thankfully, Grandma Carol was able to drop by too (love having parents and in-laws in the same town) to get some QT with her littlest buddy.
Saturday was another chill day spent hanging around the pool, swinging in an airplane swing (Brennan, obviously. I observed and took 234923545 pics) and eating all the home-cooked meals I could handle. That is one of the {many} perks of being at home for the weekend - I don't have to cook at all. My mom and dad are always so sweet about making sure I just get to relax and enjoy my time there. They truly show their love by serving others, and I couldn't be more grateful.
On Sunday, my mom, Brennan and I packed up and headed a few hours away to Sterling Heights to meet B's other Great-Grandma. It was so special to see them together, and just watch her love on our sweet baby B. I couldn't have married into a sweeter family, and am so glad that Grandma Anne got to meet our little guy.
B also started rolling from tummy to back while we were visiting Great-Grandma! So fun! He has been rolling from back to tummy for a few weeks now, then getting pretty mad when he can't get from tummy to back, so I'll be glad when he masters rolling the other way over the next week or so. So cool to watch babies develop - insane how fast they grow. Wish me luck as he becomes mobile - something tells me he won't stop moving!
We also dropped in to see my sweet friend Sarah and her family while we were in her neighborhood. It was so fun to see her kiddos and funny to see how much life has changed. From college and parties to families and kids - what a difference a few years makes.
Once we were home, Brennan and I spent the evening soaking in all the family time we could, and Grandma Carol and Papa B dropped by to say a quick goodbye too. Baby Brennan sure knows how to draw a crowd. I get it, his smile is simply infectious.
This morning Brennan and I packed up and jetted home.
It was a weekend that refreshed my heart and recharged my soul. I sure do miss my family and wish we could live closer, but there is something to be said for soaking in the short bursts of family time we get. It makes me appreciate the time we have together.
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