Mommy and Son Day

Today Daniel and I ran errands, just the two of us.  Where was Sarah Beth?  She enjoys playing alone in her room, so we left her home by herself.  She is almost three and very responsible for her age.  I'm just teasing!  Sarah Beth went to the zoo with her Grammy, two of her aunts, and at least five of her cousins.  Why didn't Daniel and I go?  John and I took our children on Saturday.  Daniel was a trooper and did not complain the whole time we were there, but he still is a little young to enjoy the zoo.  Besides, he needs a nap.  At the same age, Sarah Beth would be just as sweet as ever without a nap.  Not Daniel!  He turns into a pumpkin!  And I had no idea how long everyone would be, and I didn't want to chance it.

I dropped Sarah Beth off with my mom, and Daniel and I started our errands.  First, we went to WalMart because I needed to sign my evaluation.  Hopefully, my raise will come through soon.  My boss was actually there this morning, and it was nice to talk to her in person.  Since I only work one weekend a month, I don't see the full-time pharmacists unless I drop by the store during the week.  While we were there, I picked up some cake pans.  Would you believe that I have never made a layer cake?  My birthday is next week, and I have decided that I will make a cake for it.  (More about this later.  If I remember, I will take a picture.)

After WalMart, we got our hair cut.  Yes, it was Daniel's very first haircut.  He was such a brave boy sitting on Mommy's lap, and he looks like a little man now.  Well, not quite, but he doesn't look like a baby anymore.  No, I did not save a lock of his hair.  What would I do with it?  Stick it in my jewelry box until he turns 30?

Here is the before picture.  I took it right after breakfast.  Yes, that is one of those grungy bibs I told you about in a much earlier post.  You can kind of see the long hair on the left side of the picture in front of his ear.  You know it needs to be cut when you can, and need to, tuck his hair behind his ear.

Here is the after picture.  Maybe you cannot tell much difference, but I can.  I should have taken pictures of the back of his head, too, because we had most of the curls cut off.  Am I sad?  No.  But I can't tuck his hair behind his ears anymore.  His daddy will be happy.

I couldn't neglect to show you a picture of Sarah Beth.  She is growing up too fast!  She needs a haircut, too, but it just didn't work out this time.  Her daddy will be so happy since he wants it long.  I like it short because there is so much of it, and it hurts her little head when I brush it.

I don't have a picture of my haircut because it is the same, just an inch shorter.

After haircuts, we went to Target because I wanted to get my $10 gift card for transferring my prescription.  I also picked up a few puzzles that were on sale; I even found a couple of games on clearance that I think Sarah Beth will enjoy now, although I may wait until her birthday in May.

Then we went to the shoe store to buy Daniel a pair of sandals for the summer.  After that, we went to Red Robin for lunch because they sent me a coupon for a free hamburger for my birthday.  Daniel and I split the burger and fries.  I splurged and ordered a Coke.  I always drink water when we eat out, so I really enjoyed my Coke (and two refills!).  It's nice to be able to enjoy a drink with caffeine in it.  I nursed Daniel so long that I missed it, and I certainly did not want him to have any because he had a hard enough time sleeping as it was.

After lunch, we came home.  Daniel is napping, and I have no idea when Sarah Beth will be  home.  I do know that she is having a great time.  Other than Daniel, she is the youngest cousin, and they all fawn on her.  If she hadn't gone, they would have been so disappointed.  

I enjoyed spending this morning with Daniel, and I think he enjoyed having Mommy all to himself for a little while.  Do you get out much with just one child?