Date with Sam!

Last Thursday I took Samuel on a date! It was so cute how big and special he obviously felt as we headed out the door telling Daddy and Joel goodbye. He kept saying, "Sorry Bubba, you're not going. You have to stay here with Daddy. You can go next time." We had to remind him not to boast in his privilege and that next week he would be the one staying behind.
So off we went, listening to "He is Our King" by David Crowder all the way to Dunkin' Donuts! Mommy's all time favorite donut place (a new one just opened near us and I've been dying for an excuse to go...so much for shedding those baby pounds!)!
When we got there, as Sam was climbing out of the van, he told me "Thank you for dinner Mommy." It was so cute and yet I knew he was slightly overdoing it on purpose to show what a "good boy" he is! Once inside I lifted Sam up on the counter so he could see the selection of donuts and choose the one he wanted. After a couple of mind changes, he stuck on the strawberry iced glazed donut...yummy! Mommy got the apple n' spice goodness! :)
We sat down at a table for two and ate our delicious treats! I asked him what some of his favorite things were to do and asked him if he would like to go read books at the bookstore next!

Once our donuts were finished and Mommy had thoroughly burned her mouth on the hot coffee, we headed just across the street to a small, locally owned bookstore. Sam was so excited! We picked several books to read and then headed to the big cushy leather couch at the back of the store and got comfy! We read more than 10 books, I 'm sure, and had a sweet, undistracted time together! No baby to get in the way or hog Mommy's attention. I think Sam really enjoyed it and I hope Joel will too this week!