When I first started out on this stay-at-home mom gig, I had a one, ummm, let’s call it a starry-eyed ideas about staying at home. OK, OK, more than one. Want to hear all of them? How time have you got?
Anyway, today’s starry-eyed idea was that our days would all be magical. You know, like those special days when you could spend some real one-on-one bonding time with a parent? Yup, I thought everyday would be like that.
I know, I know. I can see you shaking your head over there.
What actually seems to happen is that the days all run together. You see the same people, go to the same gatherings, do the same things. Week in and week out. All of those special moments become mundane and everyday.
Last week I decided that the kiddo and I really needed some one-on-one bonding time. No TV, no computer, no distractions.
Of course we found ourselves at Starbucks. Sipping on a couple of frappuccino’s. Mine full of coffee goodness. The kiddos full of sweet strawberries.
Now I’m convinced, the only way to truly bond with someone is over coffee.
Preferably the chocolate-flavored kind.
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There is nothing better than a Starbucks date w/ a little guy!
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@Corinne, It was so much fun. I’m thinking it needs to be a weekly thing.
LOL! I love it! My teenaged daughter and I bonded over our SB Fraps this afternoon.
Mocha light for moi and Java chip for her.
.-= Michelle @ One Crafty Mama´s last blog ..WW – My month in pictures =-.
Coffee – it brings people together. No matter who or your age…Its just the best.
@Chronicles Of A Mommy, It really is, there’s just something magical about coffee.
Great way to bond at any age! Beautiful pic!
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What a great shot of a memory that I’m sure will be a happy one for you both for a VERY long time. I love it!
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@Cecily R, Thanks, I took that with my plan old point-and-shoot. It’s amazing how you can improve a photo with Photoshop.
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My oldest and I do this all the time (I know you are shocked, LOL). He prefers a hot chocolate. We sit on benches and look at the window and talk about all the trucks as they go by! You’ve inspired me to do a date with him tonight. It’s so great!
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@Christine LaRocque, We did that too, watched the cars and trucks driving by. The kiddo LOVES cars and trucks.
Oh so true. I thought I’d have a spotless house….get my scrapbooks finished…do crafts and gardening and read….YEAH RIGHT!
@Tiffany, I know, what were we thinking? More free time as a SAHM? Hahahaha, that makes me laugh.
that looks yum (& I’m not judging..lol)
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Cute! Looks like you both had fun.
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How fun!
Have a great day!
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Teach ‘em young, that’s what I say. A little starbucks can never be a bad thing!
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@amber, So true. I have to show him the good stuff in life.
Yay! I do the same with my toddler. We have a Starbucks in our grocery store and we have a date every week before our shopping run. (Great photo, by the way!)
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@Kristen @ Motherese, That’s a great idea. Keeps him happy while shopping too I imagine.
awww nothing beats that
u may view mine here
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wow. I really need one-on-one time too..
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it’s good to mix it up sometimes!!
looks like you had a lot of fun!
Aw, that’s so sweet. I love the picture. I think the hardest thing for me about being home is how small my world has gotten. I love my kids and I wouldn’t be anywhere else, but that is hard sometimes.
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@Mom24@4evermom, I know exactly what you mean. I sometimes feel trapped in our day-to-day lives, and completely out of touch with the rest of the world. Starbucks really does help though.
There’s a very satisfied look in both of your eyes
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How cute and fun!! I love it!
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That is awesome! And how true is it that not every day is magical? Ugh. Way to go for creating your own magic!
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@Lolli, I think we’re going to have to create our own magic at least once a week. It felt so good to do something out of the ordinary.
Very cute…now I am craving Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
I love those special binding moments. They are worth all the mundane.
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@Charlotte, They really, really are.
@Allison, Of course I meant BONDING (although there are days I wouldn’t mind binding them a little LOL).
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