As Kathy posted on her blog, I had a fun morning, which provided a nice break from waiting. There is nothing like three nephews to take one's mind off being restless, and also to provide something to look forward to...a fun little boy that will grow up, hopefully to be as fun, cute, and well-behaved as the Campbell kids.
Jack and Thomas were very good in the dr's office, quietly observing the other children, even being enthralled when a couple of them walked in with super techno-savvy toys. In fact, at one point, Jack and Thomas stared at a little boy with some noise-making gadget, and even though all they did was smile brightly and stare curiously, a few times they looked at each other almost with the idea, "We could take him."
But as the waiting room continued to get crowded, without any toys provided by the doctors to entertain the kids waiting, it was clear that restless would soon give way to impatience. The boys had their motorcycles, but even those required some space to really play with them, space that was running out quickly!
So, Jack, Thomas and I decided a walk might be a great way to kill time, burn energy and get out of that crowded room. We went for a walk trying to find tanks to shoot down, but soon I discovered that climbing two flights of stairs was WAY more fun to them than even finding the tanks. Even Thomas with his little legs kept asking for the stairs. After the second flight of stairs, the second time, I could see his little legs shaking a bit as he was getting tired, but he still pressed on, triumphant when he reached the top.
We went to a courtyard outside, and that was a quick way to burn energy and let the boys be loud, using their "outside voices." They ran around and around and around the courtyard. It was also SO cute when Jack was running around a square design in the brickwork in the courtyard yelling "I'm a Dodger! I'm running around the bases!" Well done, Kathy and David. You are teaching them well!
We floated in and out of the building, each time checking to see if Kathy and Peelo were done yet, and each time they were still not back in the waiting room, they asked to go back out for a walk. No whining, no complaining, no getting impatient. Just content to keep climbing stairs, searching for tanks, and running around outside.
So, we had a great day!! As Kathy mentioned, this was followed by going to the park and watching the kids giggle and laugh while they fed the ducks. It was hard to say goodbye, and I wish I could have spent the whole day just hanging out. But soon enough, I will have my own tyke to contribute to the mix and once Peter and Michael get big enough to contribute their antics, ideas, and comments, it will be twice the fun!!
Yay for boys!!
3 comments:
I can't wait to take my nephew out hunting for tanks. :)
Are these tanks the boys are looking forlike the tank that the little boy will win in "Life is Beautiful" (Robert Begnini movie)if he is good?
Also, I hope that Jack doesn't visit us and say, "I'm running the bases, I'm a Yankee," when he next sees his Mm and Dad. My Mom and I were on opposite ends of the Yankee-Dodger Continuum. Hehe
Sounds like you had a great time with Jack and Thomas. They seem like they are growing up so fast.
I do feel your frustration with being overdue. With being 2 weeks overdue, I kept thinking "Is it ever going to come out". Back then we had no idea it was a girl.
I do know through prayers and you and Michael talking things out, that Michael will come exactly when he is meant to come.
I do know that sometimes it is hard to be patient now, just know that we are praying for health and ease for both you and baby Michael.
Looking forward to assisting in any way we can.
Love you so much!
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