Little Moments & Long Weekends

It's the long weekend and the dog and I are the only ones up right now.  This weekend I've really tried to take some time and just pause, take it all in.  My kids are getting so much bigger, but at the same time will only be this size once.  It's nice to enjoy some of the little things because sooner or later they are going to outgrow so many of the things they are doing right now.

The minions circa 2013 when they were super pumped to shop for a new washing machine

This relatively new to Canada long weekend is called family day weekend and we've taken some time to enjoy all of the little things together:

• So many games with Molly as she learns to play Yahtzee
• Comic shopping with Jack as he excitedly picks through the bins at the Etobicoke comic shop I used to go to when I was a teen
• Late nights up and late morning sleep ins
• Watching Molly put on a fancy party dress to go to a play with her grandparents, complete with a set of fake pearls
• Both kids jumping up and down in excitement as we let them watch Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World for the very first time
• Jack sitting on the floor at the top of our stairs pouring over his new collection of comic books
• Getting to visit our new baby niece while Jack plays Mario Cart with his uncle
• Our bed full of stuffed animals, children, and favourite books as both kids climb in to get some additional cuddles 

Late today there are bound to be complaints of boredom as we take the minions to Home Depot for the not so exciting chore of dishwasher shopping.  That being said my kids seem to have a knack for making even the most mundane things a fun experience.  I hope this is something they never lose.

Enjoy your long weekend together and remember to stop and smell the roses, or the comic books, whatever the case may be.