dates with Liam

Up until Lyla was born it was just Liam and I during the day. We'd go to the library together, play outside, build Lego's ... we were each other's whole world. Shortly after Lyla was born, I began to notice how attached to Nic Liam became and our bond began to change. Rightfully so because a lot of my attention had to be focused on nursing/taking care of newborn Lyla but it wasn't long before I learned how important one-on-one time is and we started going on dates together. It is something we both look forward to and it gives Nic and Lyla a chance to bond too! 

Liam's love language is quality time and when he acts out it is often because I've had to say "no" one too many times. One particular day everything on our to-do list took a little bit longer than expected and it didn't leave enough time left to do the last thing on the list, go to the library. Liam started getting really upset in the backseat of the car until I proposed that we go on a date later that night, just him and I, so we didn't have to miss the library that day just postpone it a few hours. He lit up and counted down the hours!

After dinner we drove to the library and I turned off the music. I asked him if he wanted to play the "Get to Know You" question game. He was equally excited to answer questions I asked him about what he likes as well as learn about me in return. It was such a fun way to spend our time bonding in the car together rather than driving without talking and just listening to the radio!

At the library we picked out super hero books together and Scooby Doo movies. We did the daily scavenger hunt for a stamp and even had an opportunity to give some service by cleaning the toy room that kids had used that day and hadn't cleaned up. 

After our library date we had some time left and I told him he could pick one other place to visit, anywhere he wanted and you want to know where he chose ... TARGET! Boy after his momma's heart! We wandered all the toy aisles, picked a treat, and got some fun sidewalk chalk spray paint to try! Love this sweet boy SO much!

Our sidewalk chalk spray paint creation ... Liam <3 mom="" p="">

The week before Mother's Day an event popped up on my Facebook page for a mother-son super hero night at Chick-fil-A. I couldn't think of a more perfect date for my favorite super hero! Poor guy fell asleep on the car ride there from all of the excitement haha ...

The level of detail they put into the event was seriously amazing! Half the restaurant was dedicated to it. The tables were covered in nice table cloths and candles, the moms got a carnation, and they had super heroes coming around to take our order! Liam was cracking me up all night with his cute blaster poses ...

I'll never forget when Liam saw "the real Captain America" for the first time! He was so star struck, his mouth was hanging open, his head was down with his eyes lifted from nerves, and he had a permanent closed mouth smile on his face! He was so shy at first but then finally agreed to get his picture taken with him!

They had a photo booth with props so I got to borrow Dad's super hero character for the night and be the Hulk!

We went to the event with Liam best friend Everett and his mom Amber!

Then we got to ride in this stretch hummer limo! It was probably my least favorite part because of my serious claustrophobia ... the ceilings were SO LOW in there! But it was definitely Liam's favorite part!!!

While riding in the limo around the Village parking lot Everett's mom asked him if he could ride with anyone in the whole world in the limo who would it be, he said "LIAM!" My heart completely melted. It was so sweet!

After the limo ride they got to choose a dessert and play in the play place for a while! They sent us home with a future free kids meal and a ring pop representing the "affinity stone". It was the most fun date we've ever had together and I can't wait to do it again next year! So grateful for these moments of quality time with my favorite Iron Man!