Day 20:
I'm thankful for a weekend away with my ten year old!
A number of weeks ago I asked Lauren if she wanted a 'friend birthday party' or a weekend away with just Jordan and me. I was only partially surprised when she chose the weekend with us! I truly felt honored that she chose us! Jordan and I both kept telling each other all week how excited we were...we were totally as excited as she was!
I really wanted to make the most of our time knowing full well that a weekend with just her could literally never happen again. sad.
We had a blast.
Starting off at Bass Pro - shopping and then bowling and eating at the Fish Bowl!
We would never do that if all the kids were with us. It was totally fun and probably my favorite part of the weekend.
Next we headed to Jordan Creek for some shopping and crowd watching and then we checked into our hotel.
It was all seemed so laid back and easy with only 1 child who happened to be 10!
It was just so fun to say, 'Ok, Lauren what do you want to do next...' And she would just throw something out and we automatically would say 'yes!'
The best part about a 10 year old is that we had a blast getting ready together and helping each other with hair and trying out a little make up on her but at the same time she was literally running around the room, giggling and asking if it was time to head to the restaurant for supper.
She wanted to go somewhere 'fancy'.
We had a long wait because we neglected to remember a reservation.
But it was still fun and Lauren just continued eating up her time with us.
After supper we did a little swimming, played a game and ate junk food and watched part of a movie. Lauren even got to drink pop! A big deal for a Dirks kid!
Then due to a hotel snafu we all snuggled into a king sized bed together and slept until after 9 this morning.
This smile didn't leave her face.
She was so very grateful and happy every minute of our time together.
I don't think we will forget this trip anytime soon.
I love her.
And freezing Lauren at the age of 10 would be a perfect age!
Big thank you's to the grandmas for dividing and conquering with the younger 4!
Ecclesiastes 11:9a
'You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your
heart give you joy in the days of your youth.'
4 comments:
And THAT is about the coolest birthday celebration I have ever had heard about. Happy Birthday, Lauren!
You two have so many more perfect times ahead with this special one, look forward to each and let her soar, make mistakes, come on, the Lord expects and as parents, we had better,,,all of us did and still do....
So happy it was great for all!!!
mama barb
I love it!!! So happy u guys got to spend that time with her! She'll remember it forever.
Such a great idea!
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