Only Child for the Weekend

Last weekend, Deacon pretended to be an only child for a few days. I took him up to Boston to see Mom, Auntie Corinne, Danny, Fred, and the girls. Eric stayed home and manned the home front, and Piper and Fletch had a superfun sleepover at his parent's house.

Our adventure started on Friday, when Deacon and I flew on Jet Blue together. (I know I've been loyal to the USAirways Shuttle for years, but Jet Blue was so awesome that I think I'm converted. Nice big seats, Dunkin Donuts coffee on the plane, and free TV--it was great.) Deacon did great on the way there.

After arriving, Mom, Deacon, and I just did errands and then relaxed at home. Auntie Corinne and Fred came to visit that evening.

On Saturday, Mom and I did more shopping and relaxing, and that evening, mom babysat while I went to the movies with Karen and Kerri. It was so great to see them and see a movie. I hadn't been to the movies in years.

The next day, Sunday, was more of the same relaxing, shopping, and seeing Auntie Corinne and Fred for dinner. And, of course, there was some picture taking.

On Monday morning, we flew home. Again, big kudos to Jet Blue for letting me have a Fast Pass or whatever they call it so I could go to the front of the security line. It made traveling with an infant so much easier. Deacon wasn't as calm on this plane ride but knowing it was a short flight made it tolerable for all of us.

Throughout the weekend, Deacon took nice long naps, had tons of fun playing with new toys, and just loved all the individual attention. He really is such a sweet little boy. 

It was so special to have that time with just him, to give him snuggles and take him places without the craziness of having two other siblings along. I can't wait to do it again someday.