So on Thursday Graeme and I took the day off work and things and eloped to Constantia. This is a big deal. I am SUPER protective over the boys and I don't leave them with just anyone. Really, only my mother is allowed to have them overnight and Noah has only ever slept at her house maybe three times in his entire life. He is almost 5. I am VERY protective. They haven't slept anywhere else and Benjamin has never slept out, anywhere. This makes being romantic and spontaneous quite difficult, as you can imagine. So I really am trying to let go just a little little bit, and to give Graeme and I a bit more freedom to do nice things without the kids sometimes.
The boys have pretty much grown up with my friend Candice's children Molly and Kai. Our kids are so similar, and she is very much like me in terms of parenting. We're both what I would call pretty chilled, fun and young moms - also very emotional, affectionate and caring moms. She is very intuitive with the kids and very aware of them, if that makes sense. Aware of their emotional and psychological needs - not just physical, you know? And my kids LOVE her and are very comfortable with her and her kids, as I am with hers.
So on Thursday night the boys had their VERY FIRST sleepover party at auntie Candice and they loved it. Graeme and I felt completely comfortable knowing that the boys were with people that they love, a house that they know and friends that they really, really dig hanging out with. I am so grateful. I woke up in a panic on Friday morning as its really hard / impossible for me to wake up without the boys in the house / hotel, only to hear that they slept through the night. Bunny cuddled in bed with Candice and they didn't ask for mommy, which makes my heart SO happy knowing that they felt safe, loved and comfortable. Yesterday morning I caught Candice on chat and I have to keep this because it made me laugh so much. Boys your first sleepover was on 31 October, 2013 when you were 2 and 4 - and you loved it! Screenshots of our chat below, and these other kids that we really dig - Molly and Kai. This photo of you all together, taken about 2 years ago. Precious!
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| Candice - mom to Mols and Kai. Thank you so much friend - really, really appreciated every single second. xx |