Breakfast Date

Elie and I decided it was about time we went out for a date, just the two of us. It's been a long time.

This morning we got up, bundled and heading out into the wintry morning to one of our favorite places, Russ's. It's a Dutch resterant, where all the waitresses know the patrons by name and ask them if they want the usual today, as they get seated. We get huge steamy mugs of hot coco piled high with whip cream, Elie's favorite part, and a grilled cinnamon roll. We work together to color the kids menu (today it was a picture of a castle) while talking about whatever comes to mind:o).

Every time I get this special glimpse into my daughters mind I feel so lucky to have her in my life. This morning wasn't anything to speak of, but it sure was priceless. I heard again how she is looking forward to having another baby brother and sister around the house - (no this is not an announcement). And how she likes her new tent, and wishes she could have her friend, Gracie, spend the night in it. (Little does she know that Gracie's mom and I have a surprise sleepover already planned:o). Nothing new, but everything good.