Big Sister Day

Mom and Dad came to get Elise on Saturday morning and after we all enjoyed McDonalds for breakfast, they headed back to Harrison with her. I cringed as they left because I thought Amelia would start to lose it when realizing she wasn't going with them and I was wondering how Elise would do on her bottles.

However, Amelia just happily announced to me it was Big Sister Day and that she was ready and "eck-sited." So, off we went for her first requested activity-- pet store. She loves this place and I even let her pet a bird ( yuck). I had decided I would try to say yes to every request she had on this day and it was proving to be a challenge as soon as we walked in and that big gray something or other bird was out for people to pet. She then wanted to play with this little yorkie that she named Blackie. Deal.
She then wanted to go to the park. I wasn't prepared for this as it was cold and she had on sandals. I am adamantly against a park/sandal combo. However, we found a park by the pet store and off she went. This yes thing was working out okay and Amelia was telling complete strangers it was Big Sister Day.




Then it was off to The Food Court for some Chik-fil-A. And a side of new tennis shoes.

Okay, and a sugar cookie.



And, oh, why not? A trip to Target. And finally, a very late nap.

We then played and played and played. Since Ross was on call we went to eat supper with him. There was a slight detour to Kohl's. Amelia loves to go to stores and it was funny that she requested to go here and "ride around." I parked on a different side and that was a huge mistake. She saw Party Warehouse and there were tons of balloons in the window. Ahhh. You know her obsession... She asked to go in and get a balloon for her dad. UM. Yes?

We went in and she picked out a big, yellow, helium balloon. It was a lemon. She says, "My dad loves lemons." Okay, lemon balloon it is. Ross smiled ear to ear and carried his lemon balloon to the cafeteria and all around the hospital.

Bath, books, and snuggles. What a fun day. It was great to give Amelia all my attention and truly enjoy the day with her. She is honestly such a neat kid and has so many funny things to say. I was surprised by how many times during the day she said that she missed Elise. It was touching. She kept saying, "Man I miss that girl."

Thanks to Mom and Dad for keeping Elise. So glad she did great on her bottles and at church. I know some people don't have a great relationship with their parents or their parents would never volunteer to keep their kids overnight. I have some friends that live hours and hours from their parents and so they don't have opportunities that I do. Don't think for a moment I don't realize how blessed I am.