Happy Day

Today was a happy day :)
Last night, I told Jesse I wanted us to spend all day as a family, "home" (not home! Auntie Ackie's house! -as Emerson is always quick to correct us).  Turns out, I had no idea how much that was needed.

This morning, Jesse cooked us chocolate chip pancakes and eggs, something that makes us feel "homey" because it used to be his every weekend routine.  Then, he and Emerson played while I did some laundry and graded papers.  I decided to take a break after awhile to play "Swiper" with the two of them.  The three of us ended up in the "big bed" in Emerson's room and she alternated hugging us both.  Finally, she said, "Come here, kids," and wrapped her arms around us.  She continued, "You're my best friends."  The happiness was palpable.
So much so, that I guess it woke up Eliot from the other room because he started crying to join us.  I brought him into the bedroom and the four of played together.  Eliot's face lights up when he sees Emerson - it is a beautiful thing to see.  He follows her around the room and smiles the entire time.
After Emerson's nap, we took our little family to Danville for some Orange Leaf, then we went to the park.  While I nursed Eliot in the car, Jesse and Emerson found their way to a bridge overlooking some ducks.  What a peaceful sight to walk up on.  Jesse and I switched kids, and I spent time racing Emerson down side-by-side slides.  Finally, we left, went through Long John's and ate fish on the way home.

I'm giving the details of today because I don't want to forget them.  It was a great day.  A simple day.  Exactly what we needed.