Just the Two of Us

Gary and I recently realized that we never spend any quality one on one time with either child. Part of this is that twin factor, and part of it is just leading very busy lives. While we both take the kids to do things, it's always with their sibling. And, somehow, any time we've taken them apart from each other, it's some sort of errand running task. While we've decided to do one-on-one night twice a month as well, this morning's plans falling through offered an immediate opportunity for some "quality time".

Katie and I have been trying to maintain some adult time to see each other at least once a month. However, as sometimes happens, child-free wasn't an option today. So, I suggested a local pumpkin patch/petting zoo/apple orchard/ doughnut spot. We arrived just as they opened, just Ben and me. What a perfect opportunity to see Ben on his own. After some time with Maeve, a doughnut with "sparkles" and a little cider, we left together. He was so anxious to get home to Mia and find out what she had done alone with Dad.

My caring little man is growing up so quickly! I cannot believe how big he's getting these days. His little babble melts my heart. It's the same little smile on his face as the goats lick his hand as every year, even though he's grown so. He's such a little boy now, which seems to be my orchard visiting theme. Though he's been insisting that he's not a baby every time to you try to help him lately, he hardly needs to vocalize it.

ETA: I had to come back and post this next photo.  After going back to last year's post about the orchard, I went back and found the fuzzy haired photo of B the first year we went out there.  I remember it well because they were truly toddling at that point.  It's amazing how fast they change!