We have been trying to do dates with the kids at least every other week. The one on one time with the kids is so precious to us and to them. Alora and I spent one morning Christmas shopping, followed by lunch. During lunch, she must have kissed me twenty times!! She was so happy to have my undivided attention. Steve has enjoyed two dates out with Alora. This weekend, he took her to see the movie The Princess and the Frog and then they walked down the decorated main street to look at Christmas lights. You can always tell the difference in the kids when they have had the bonding time with us. Alora told daddy after their date how much she loved him and how she was thankful for how hard he works for our family. She is actually taking to heart, what we pray about together!
Elijah's dates are always at home, while Alora is out. He loves to play uninterrupted. Alora is such a dominating personality that he loves to take over the house when she is gone. This weekend, Elijah and I made pancakes (and a disaster), colored, did puzzles, and read books. He is my sweet, passive, so- much like daddy little boy who I enjoy getting to know better without Alora's well-meaning, but often bossy presence.
