This weekend we went to Chinatown. It was neat to walk down the streets and see different styles of buildings all while taking in the smells of fish sauce.
Yesterday we took Finn to a pub for an Irish breakfast and some Olympic game watching. Here he is. It seems like he is chanting "USA," but I assure you he was just moving around trying to avoid getting his photo taken.
Finn took well to the pub scene.
Yesterday evening Finn took a nap in his stroller. When he woke up we had him parked to watch some more Olympic coverage.
It has been fun watching the Olympics. I cannot imagine how the moms of all these athletes feel. I watch Michael Phelp's mother and just smile. I love her spunk. I can imagine that if Finn ever competed at such a level I would be making those same dramatic faces.
This morning Finn went to his first day of Sprouts. Finn has never been watched after by anyone but grandparents. He has not so much as been to a church nursery or anything like it. I expected to have some sort of sadness, or fear, or some type of feeling about it. I felt so good about it this morning. When I asked if he was ready to go play, he jumped right up. When we got there, it just felt right. There was no hesitation on either of our parts. It just feels like the perfect time and perfect place for us both.
He got to enjoy two hours of playing with his new caregiver, Tracy. Once we got home, he has told me that "Tracy is gorgeous." He also has said, "I like Tracy." I like Tracy too . He got to play with trains,read books, and color. When I picked him up, Tracy gave me the pictures he painted. It was so exciting; his very first "school" project. They will be treasured. As we left, he told me, "I had fun at class."
While Finn played, I had the most amazing time. My first activity was drinking a cup of lemon tea. The flower on the table, the cup, the tea kettle, this place thought of every detail to make mom feel special.
I drank my tea while writing in a journal. Then I went off to the "nap room." Let me tell you..I walked in this room and just started beaming. The lighting is dim, the air is just right, the scent is fresh, and it just begs to be relaxed in. The three cots are all covered in fresh linens. I had a book light, an eye mask, a blanket, headphones, and a cd that played the happiest/most relaxing African music. I laid down as if someone was going to come around the corner and say, "Just kidding!!!" It felt too good to be true. Also, I must note, it was a rainy day here in Arlington. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. I laid there listening to this cd, wrapped up in a blanket, knowing that my son was having a blast in the other room, thinking "wow." I planned on reading but found myself falling asleep. I woke up feeling great. I looked at my watch and still had thirty minutes to enjoy my book. Once I read a little, I went back down stairs to have a little more tea before getting Finn. I wanted to give the owner a huge hug.
I know that there are not places like this everywhere; in fact, I've not heard of another. I encourage all my friends to make some time to do something similar this week. Grab a sitter. Go have a hot tea, read a book, conk out in the chair at Starbucks. You will feel great when you get home. Guaranteed. Oh, and buy a cd with African music on it. It will make you feel happy and relaxed all at the same time.
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