Guys Hangin' Out

Last night Bianca had a function at Holy Cross and that meant I was the one that got to pick up the I-man.  It is rare that this happens and it meant that I was in the car for about 6 hours yesterday (1.5 to Concord, NH; 1 back to Nashua, 1.5 to Goddard; .75 back to Fitchburg, 1 driving around to courts), but it was totally worth it. 

When I arrived Isaac was still napping and I decided it would be fun to have him wake up with me next to him, so I laid down on the floor and waited.  About five minutes later he woke up and he was genuinely happy to see me.  He snuggled in and just rested for a few minutes before we left Goddard.  

On the way home we talked about voting, as it was election day.  It was interesting to hear him comment on voting and when we cast our ballots he watched and then stuffed them into the voting machine.

After a quick change of clothes we set off on an Isaac-created adventure--Panera (his choice), Chuck E Cheese (DEFINITELY his choice), then Toys R Us.  He had a bagel to eat, which is exactly what he wanted, and then we played games at Chuck E Cheese for about an hour.  After that we went and picked out a toy.  As a quick aside, I am really impressed at Isaac's ability to accept limitations in a toy store.  Another kid was flipping out over being told no and Isaac was fine with it.  We walked out with a Shredder action figure, so I know he was happy.  

When we got home, he chatted with Nanna and P-Pa for a while and then took a bubble bath.  Isaac LOVES bubble baths. I put Isaac down, and he and I read the Gruffalo.  He was so good and the timing was perfect, as Bianca got home just in time to say good night.

It was a simple and fun day and one I hope to remember when he goes off to college.  I don't want to miss a single opportunity to spend time with I-man.