Love Thursday… Mema is here! (And Papa too)

My mom isn’t a Nana Blogger (yet), but if she were, I’m pretty sure she would mostly write about her grandkids.  Don’t get me wrong, she has plenty of other interests, but her grandchildren are at the top of her “favorites” list.

We aren’t lucky enough to live close to my parents, but they do live “close enough” to come see us a couple of times a year.  Last night, after a ten hour drive, my parents arrived and much squealing could be heard. (The kids were happy too).

Their arrival means we will be doing FUN things for the next three weeks. Papa can only stay for ten days, but yes, we have Mema for three weeks!  The kids have been making long lists in anticipation of the visit.  Things we plan to do?  A visit (or three) to the Natural History Museum, a day at the Children’s Museum, the Springs Preserve, and maybe a quick trip to the snow.

And Samuel has been planning a VERY. SPECIAL. TRIP. to Red Robin with Papa.  It’s one of Samuel’s favorite restaurants, and he knows Papa loves the fries, so he’s been talking about this lunch date for weeks.  Except he doesn’t want Papa to know.  It’s all very secret… hush-hush… a SURPRISE for Papa.  You know my dad will love it.

I’m especially looking forward to being able to get some projects done (with Mom to watch the kids while I work), and I’m hoping for a few extra naps (my own) and maybe even a night out with my husband.  And we will for sure have to get in a “Mom and Daughter” night at the movies.

All this to say… there’s a lot of LOVE and HAPPINESS in my home today.

Happy Love Thursday, everyone!