The Proud Big Brother

With yesterday being the last day of March break we packed our day full of fun family activities. Toby and Daddy went to church while mommy slept in (OK, not quite so family centered but definitely a perk in my day!) followed by a romp around gymnastics with good friends and then pancake breakfast at Café chartreuse.

After nap time we packed up and went to Sarah’s house for a playdate with Allie. Toby had a great time running around the apple orchard and playing with new toys. He was so well behaved at dinner that Sarah rewarded him with CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM for dessert. We then took some photos of the kids and let him watch the Backyardigans in the car on the way home. Life doesn’t get much better than this...

So at bedtime as I tucked my tired boy into bed, I laid down beside him and asked him what his favourite part of our day had been.

He thought for a minute and then lifted his sleepy head to recall,”When you and Sarah took pictures and I got to hold Mia on the couch.”

Sometimes the grace with which Toby has taken his new roll of "big brother" just astounds me. And the sincerity with which he adores his little sister leaves me speechless. What was the favourite part of MY day? The 8am sleep in was pretty blissful, but nothing could top that moment.