The Yellow Worm at the Park

Yesterday and today it was so nice outside we took Holden to the park. He loved the swings and the yellow worm.

I am looking forward to Valentines day next week since we got a babysitter/dogsitter (my dad) to come for the night. We usually don't do much for Valentine's Day as I see it as just a commercial holiday, but his wife (my stepmother) doesn't celebrate holidays so I thought it was the perfect time to get away for a night. I don't think we have had a weekend away together alone since last summer, and 7 months is just too long! I've always had a hard time understanding why many of my friends with kids don't go and do something alone with their spouse more often. Although I do understand that moms who breastfeed really can't until the baby is weaned. But for some reason a lot of them still don't take any time for themselves as a couple. I think it is really important since one of the best gifts you can give your children is a strong and happy marriage (although I know you can have a strong and happy marriage without going away for the weekend, it is nice to have time alone to connect).