Special Movie Night

When Jason had to go back to work after the holidays, it was time for his big beginning of the year kick-off. This means that they are in lots of meetings and have work events for a couple of evenings. Let me tell you, after having Jason around so much during Christmas and New Years, this was a rude awakening for me. He would leave early in the morning and not return until the kids were in bed. I now have a huge respect for single parents or moms that have husbands that travel frequently. I was exhausted! In fact, I was so tired that I started a new "special surprise" for Ella. After getting the kids a bath and then dressed in their pajamas, I put her in our bed to watch a moive or tv show while I put Colin down. When I finished with Colin, I would cuddle with her in our bed while she finised her show. This made it a bit easier for me because I could relax in bed with her for a bit (one evening I even read while she watched her show...double bonus!). Ella thought this was so much fun!! I snapped a picture of her all tucked in our bed to send to Jason. I thought it was too cute not to put on the blog:)

I am glad that things are back to our normal bedtime routine, but now Ella and I have a special thing for when Daddy is working late or out of town.