Dates With My Most Favoritest Little Guy....

Over the last few months I've had not one, but TWO, dates with Luke -- my most favoritest little guy (yes, I know "favoritest" isn't a true word in the English language -- you can relax a bit English folks)....Really, Mommy/Son Dates should happen on a regular basis, but for us, it took something else to happen to spur on these dates. And, that "something else" is something I'd like to write about on this blog. I don't yet have it all composed...so, there are absolutely NO promises as to when it might be posted. BUT, our first date was way back at the end of September (which really feels like last week since time seems to move too fast). Before our date could really begin, however, I had to mail something. Of course, here in this town, we got stopped by a train. BUT, that was O.K. because I thoroughly enjoy watching Luke get excited over a train.

Of course, Luke then had to take a pic of me driving....

Our first stop was a Pizza Hut -- in WICHITA (yep, Luke insisted that our date be in Wichita)....AND, Luke insisted again that he take a pic....

After our tummies were filled with yummy pizza, we went to this place....(again, pic taken by Luke)....

Luke has REALLY enjoyed reading "The Berenstain Bears" Book series. So, I treated him on our date to another book to add to his collection. He picked out THIS BOOK....(Sorry, no pics here)....Lastly, we went to Target....Luke has a certain snack he likes there. We needed to stock up. AND, because we were on a date, I actually REFRAINED from shopping around that store too much.

Luke, once again, insisted on taking a pic...

And, for the snack that Luke likes -- Luke (and his friend Lily) like to eat "Chickadees" -- which are nothing more than Target's version of "Goldfish" crackers -- Ha!

The pic above was the start of our 2nd date -- last weekend. I posted this pic on Instagram and Facebook...yep, Luke fell asleep in the car on the way to Wichita. I guess I wasn't a very exciting date -- Ha Ha!

On our 2nd date, we once again went to Pizza Hut as I couldn't convince him of anything else. That's O.K. -- I live pizza! Then, Luke and I went to Botanica. Specifically, we went to see the Christmas lights at their "Illuminations." It was definitely worth the far-off parking, long lines, etc. etc. I can honestly say that Luke did WONDERFUL with not whining, complaining about walking, etc...Luke later said that he'd like to go again next year (when he's 5) with Daddy and Kate! So, I'm thinking we might have to plan that adventure next year! AND, to conclude this post, but before I write just a bit more, here are a couple of pics from this past week. I had offered to make gingerbread cookies for Luke's preschool class to decorate (for their "G" week project). Luke helped me. It was rather cute!

Keepin' It Real....I really don't honestly have any "funny" or "realistic" stories for this section of this post. Luke was a wonderful date, and I'd love to go out with him again. BUT, as I said at the beginning of this post, the reasons behind why we decided we were LONG overdue for a date would definitely be a "Keepin' It Real." But, until I get all of that written out, there's nada in this section.

Why I'm Grateful -- 1) My son, Luke -- enough said about gratefulness....2) Warm (for the time of year) weather to be able to go to an outdoor event at Botanica without freezing....3) A Husband who's willing to stay home with a baby so Luke and I could go out....4) Freedom in a country where Marc and I can openly teach our kiddos about Jesus Christ's birth -- the TRUE reason for Christmas....