Friday, May 15, 2009

When the Parents are Away ...


Dear Jenna,

I am sorry I played a trick on you. Mommy says it's not nice to wake up at 3 am, take off all my clothes (including diaper) and yell for Mommy, Daddy and Jenna until you come into my room. She also says it isn't nice - after being re-dressed - to then cry for an hour before falling back asleep. Please forgive me for being so naughty. I do love my Jenna.

Sincerely,
Sarah


Dear Jenna,

I am sorry I didn't want to go to sleep last night. Mommy says it wasn't nice. I know I usually go to bed around 8 pm, but you are just so fun and I wanted to take in every moment I could with you. I thought my 45 minute nap around 11 pm would be a good compromise. No? I'm sorry I then proceeded to cry and carry on so that you couldn't go to bed until 2:30 am. But thank you for feeding me in the middle of the night. I have an image to uphold. These rolls don't just appear on their own. And I hope you didn't mind, but I couldn't wait to see you in the morning. I know 6:30 is a little earlier than I normally get up, but I thought we could have a couple hours of alone time before Sarah woke up for the day. Thanks again for being so sweet.

Love Always,
William


Dear Jenna,

Thank you for such a wonderful night off. Roger and I enjoyed our anniversary sleepover at the Argonaut Hotel. Five years really do fly by. We had a relaxing dinner at the Blue Mermaid that was so enjoyable. It was fun to dress up and focus on being a wife and not have to worry about whether or not Sarah was eating enough or passing the time by destroying the place settings.

We had a nice, quiet evening. I won't give too many details, but the jacuzzi tub was wonderful. I did wake up at 5:45 am but I was fully rested. After I pumped (again) I was able to cuddle with my husband without a care in the world.

I am sorry my children did not behave. I hope their letters of apology help in some way. They really do love you and hope you will still be their friend. They now know that just because "Mean Mommy" goes away for a night it doesn't mean they get free reign of the house when Sweet Jenna is watching them.

Thank you again for taking care of our two little mischievous monsters. I hope this experience doesn't postpone you and Steve having kids.

Your Deeply Indebted Friend,
Hillary

4 comments:

  1. Hopefully your overnight stay with our kids will go a little smoother! I am glad you guys had a good anniversary. I am glad that Roger held out until he found someone so super awesome for me to complain to! :) We are getting really excited to come and see you all. Get Wills cheeks ready cause I am gonna pinch them all week!!!

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  2. Thanks Hillary and kids! I can just laugh about it now, but was not laughing at 3 am....okay maybe a little when I saw Sarah naked! I was NOT expecting that :). glad you guys had fun.

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  3. Sounds like an awesome night. I'm wondering what kind of letters my children would have to write, given the same circumstance! Jenna is very kind!

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