Today was "Bo Bear's Day". I was set to meet someone who was taking some "Cote Stuff" off of my hands, so I decided to make it a "Bo Bear" day. Gage and Cote spent the night at Grandma Kathy's last night, so it was a rare opportunity to bring Bo on a solo excursion. I woke up Daddy about five minutes after the time we were supposed to leave, I loaded up the van with the "Cote Stuff" and we all went flying out of the house about 15 minutes too late! We blasted into Malung so we could swing by Mel's to get more of the "Cote Stuff" (I know, I know) and basically flew to Badger! After a heart-warming Meet and Greet, it was off to Roseau to start our "Bo Bear Day"!
First stop was the library. This was Bo's first time on this particular adventure. I was amazed with how absolutely quiet he was. It was almost as if he just naturally knew the rules of the library. First we sat on the floor and checked out the totes of books for sale. We scared big and were able to get a pretty large stack for $2.50. He sat by me so well as we chose our treasures of the day. We walked our chosen purchases to the front desk (no easy feat, let me tell you) and went to check on Daddy. He was standing in front of the shelves that held the Lee Child's books and he looked like he was about to chew up a stack of books. He couldn't remember which came next in the series he is reading and of course the inside covers were no help. Bo and I left him to battle it out on his own and we headed over to the children's section.
First thing I did was sat Bo at a little table. They had these perfect child sized table and chairs, and I couldn't pass up the chance to see what he would do. He was so silent as I pushed his chair up to the table and went to grab a book. I no longer remember what I picked, but I remember the look on his face as I knelt next to him and read the book into his ear. He was enthralled as we went from page to page. There was a moment towards the middle when he got a little too excited and scooted right off his seat. He looked a bit shocked, but did not cry. I assured him he was OK, helped him get up and he got right back on that chair and finished the book. I was so absolutely proud of that child.
My three year old son sat in a chair for an entire book!
That is a miracle for any child at that age!
Next we picked out a book for all three kids to check out, as well as a "Learning French" audio books set for Gage to listen to in the car. We gathered up an empty handed Keith, checked out our books and headed off to the grocery store.
Bo loves the grocery store. Actually all of my kids love the grocery stores. We walk around and I feed them all of the samples. The love the bright lights and they love all of the people. Oh the people. Bo was fired up, he has been sick so this excursion was releasing a bit of pent-up energy. He was swinging his feet and laughing and shaking his head. He was filled with an exuberance that can only be created in the dairy aisle. That's when I noticed some people. One elderly lady was openly looking at us with distaste, one younger mother with pity. Ummm... not today. I turned to them both and said,
"This is my Bo's special day! Doesn't he look like he is having and absolute blast?"
I have never seen two people look so ashamed. And they should. I will continue this topic in a later blog. Today is about "Bo Bear's Day"!
When we are sitting in the checkout, up with a gust of cheery wind is Gage's Skating Instructor! She is super pumped and I immediately discover she is enjoying a trip to the store solo. She also informs me she has gotten me a little present. There is only one thing I like more than presents. Oxygen. So we meet in the parking lot (without realizing it, she parked right by Goldie) and she gives me the cutest coffee sign. After such a short time since meeting me, she already knows me so well. Hugs hugs hugs (I am getting better about learning to hug people) and we are off to bring Bo to the best part of the day...
His first trip to Dairy Queen!
This is a big day. We walked through the door and Keith headed up to the counter to put in our order. Bo and I went to find a booth. I decided to bypass a highchair. Today was a day of discovering Bo, thus the decision. We chose one in the way back and we picked the bench that makes up put our backs to all of the people. It was so busy in there, and the last thing I wanted was people staring and ruining our moment. We got all settled in and Keith settles on his seat and hands us our treats. I chose a mint chocolate Dilly Bar and Bo got a twist cone with a spoon.
He ate it so well and sat on that bench like a champ! He did not try to wiggle down even once. We were both covered in ice cream and spit by the time he was done, but he was so happy. We cleaned up our table and loaded up in the car. He was passed out before we even reached the city limits. Today was a wonderful day and I am so glad we were able to do that for him. It has cemented my decision to give each kid one of those days every month. One way or another, I am going to make it happen. I see now how beneficial it is for these kids to have one on one time with Keith and I.
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