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An empty day on the calendar...could it be? A completely free Saturday! After a busier than usual week, the start of ball season, and the promise of many packed weekends to come, I had one thought this morning. PJ Saturday!
A day of absolutely nothing. Lounging on the couch, snuggled under blankets. With these odd winter-like April temps, even a fire in the fireplace. And of course, lots and lots of movies. What isn't there to love?!
Well, actually my hubby could list a few. He doesn't understand the concept. Sitting still and doing nothing, not for him. I managed to keep him around long enough to eat the dinner I ordered in. (Hey...remember the theme here, folks) But then he spent the day braving the wind and frosty weather to do busy work.
A brief guilty spell allowed me to get our laundry done but that was the only lazy rule I broke. The rest of the day was complete comfortable bliss. My hair was not brushed, just tossed into a messy ponytail. The same PJs I woke up in remained on my body all the way to bedtime. I ignored the fact that the floors really needed to be vacuumed and I could probably measure the dust on the furniture. And we had the same ordered-in leftovers for supper. (insert gasp here)
It was amazing. I soaked up every moment, stocking energy for another hectic week to come. Now to check the calendar for when the next PJ opportunity awaits!
What's your favorite way to spend a free Saturday?
Showing posts with label pj day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pj day. Show all posts
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
PJs and ABCs
Two of my favorite days of school were the last day before Christmas break and pajama day. The last day of school before break was always filled with everything a child loves about Christmas - movies, gifts, parties, cookies, candy and more, all wrapped together with a happy little bow. Pajama day meant one thing....more sleep! Plus, even back then I had a semi-obsession with the comfy clothing.
Noah got an extra special treat as both of these days are combined for him today! He went to bed excited and already dressed for school. Instructing me to wake him up at 6:35, instead of the typical 6:00, he drifted off to dreamland with visions of all the fun he'd have the next day.
With the extra time, normally spent prodding him to get ready, I decided to make a Last Day of School 2012 breakfast feast. By the time he lazily joined us, he was treated to eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy. We ate among the nervous excitement, giggles and glee of two kiddos, already planning their extended break.
As predicted, moments before we left the house, Noah paused. I could see the wheels turning as he said, "Maybe I should just change into jeans." He paced, visited his closet, paced some more. All the while I'm gingerly encouraging him, reminding that this could very well be his last PJ day ever, as he's a 6th grader now. After several minutes, he opted to stay clothed in the soft superman sleepwear.
He's always been that way, even back in preschool when most kids wouldn't give a second thought to wearing PJs to school. One year, he even made me pull in and park to the side, second guessing his memory and worried he'd be the only one to show up under-dressed. As kid after kid bolted out, donning slippers, robes and matching pj sets, he eased out of the truck, content with facing the day.
On the way to school this morning, keeping with tradition of driving him to school so he would have an easier time of carrying in gifts and goodies, I was a little misty-eyed. My little boy, who's not been "so little" for awhile, is growing before my eyes. Today is his last elementary Christmas party. Our final $5 gift swap. Possibly the last time he'll get to stay cozy in PJ's at school. Wanting to capture the moment, I grabbed my Iphone and clicked to the camera. With a quick flip of his hood, as if he's used to paparazzi, he hid from my shot. Oh well, I still know who's under there!
Noah got an extra special treat as both of these days are combined for him today! He went to bed excited and already dressed for school. Instructing me to wake him up at 6:35, instead of the typical 6:00, he drifted off to dreamland with visions of all the fun he'd have the next day.
With the extra time, normally spent prodding him to get ready, I decided to make a Last Day of School 2012 breakfast feast. By the time he lazily joined us, he was treated to eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy. We ate among the nervous excitement, giggles and glee of two kiddos, already planning their extended break.
As predicted, moments before we left the house, Noah paused. I could see the wheels turning as he said, "Maybe I should just change into jeans." He paced, visited his closet, paced some more. All the while I'm gingerly encouraging him, reminding that this could very well be his last PJ day ever, as he's a 6th grader now. After several minutes, he opted to stay clothed in the soft superman sleepwear.
He's always been that way, even back in preschool when most kids wouldn't give a second thought to wearing PJs to school. One year, he even made me pull in and park to the side, second guessing his memory and worried he'd be the only one to show up under-dressed. As kid after kid bolted out, donning slippers, robes and matching pj sets, he eased out of the truck, content with facing the day.
On the way to school this morning, keeping with tradition of driving him to school so he would have an easier time of carrying in gifts and goodies, I was a little misty-eyed. My little boy, who's not been "so little" for awhile, is growing before my eyes. Today is his last elementary Christmas party. Our final $5 gift swap. Possibly the last time he'll get to stay cozy in PJ's at school. Wanting to capture the moment, I grabbed my Iphone and clicked to the camera. With a quick flip of his hood, as if he's used to paparazzi, he hid from my shot. Oh well, I still know who's under there!Happy last day of 2012, sweet boy! May it be filled with the sugary goodness and excitement only Christmas can bring!!
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