We had a great weekend at my parents' house. On Friday, we took Dominick to the Aquarium and the River Walk in New Orleans. He really enjoyed the Aquarium. Not only did he enjoy looking at the fish, birds, penguins, etc., but he also enjoyed the kiddie section that had a slide and other things for him to do. It was pretty cool.
Then on Saturday my dad and brothers babysat Dominick all day while my mom and I hung out, even though it was my dad's birthday. It was awesome to have a babysitter. Jon and I have NO ONE to help us with Dominick in Lafayette where we live. My mom and I got our nails and eyebrows done, then we went furniture shopping for my new house, and then we drove out to Biloxi, Mississippi and ate dinner and went to watch a Russian Acrobat show at a casino. It was great to hang out with my mom. We've been best friends since I was in high school. I'm talking like seriously best friends, I've never had a friend as awesome as my mom and probably never will have another friend comparable to her. We talk on the phone every single day, often times for hours. I even call her every morning on my way to work and she calls me every day on her way home from work. My husband and my dad can't understand what we could possible talk about for hours everyday. Luckily they both completely respect our relationship and have never once tried to discourage us from talking and hanging out so much. 11 years ago, I moved 3 hours away from my parents to marry Jon and he has never once asked me not to leave him for the weekend to visit my parents or never once asked me to not spend a holiday with my family. Smart Man! I even asked my mom to be my maid of honor when I got married. Although she was honored to be asked, she felt awkward being a bride's maid at her age and told me to ask my other best friend who I had gone to school with since the 5th grade, whom I love dearly. Sorry to ramble on so much about my mom. I'm just so grateful for my family. I'm the only girl and I have a very special relationship with each one of my family members. They are so awesome!!!
This was the kiddie section at the Aquarium. Dominick is sitting on a huge whale that would blow water vapor out of his blow hole every few minutes. Every time Dominick heard it blowing the water vapor, he'd run up to it, push the other children out of his way, and hold his hand over the blow hole.
Dominick was riding this fishy like a horse, silly boy.
They could pet the manta rays here.
Penguins!
2 comments:
Lynn,
It looks like Dominick had a great time at the Aquarium. I didn't know they had a kiddie section! I will have to bring Amelia. She will love that.
You are right, your Mom is a wonderful person. She is so sweet and funny too. Whenever we are together we talk about our children and grandchildren. I like your mom alot, we have so much in common. It is nice to talk to someone that is going through the same things in her life as me. Glad you two got to spend some time together alone.
I just found your blog from Andrea and K. It's a small world. I live in Denham springs (near Baton Rouge) and am from New Iberia. Your son is precious!
Amanda
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