They flew into Boise, I picked them up, and we walked in (Cole and Kier had just arrived as well) and boy, did mom scream. She had no clue they were coming! I'm not sure how, honestly. I thought for sure I'd spoiled it when she told me that dad had picked up the baby chicks the day before and my immediate response was "Mason, will love those!....(*insert stomach drop) We'll have to Facetime him when I get there." The little fiblets were flowing all month long.
My parents were so happy! I was happy! I could honestly write 10 posts about all the cute and funny things Mason did, but I won't because he probably won't love me as much when he gets bigger so I probably shouldn't waste my time, but for the record..right now, BOY does this boy love his Auntie.
When I got to the airport, I decided to go in to see them out of the terminal and to help them get their bags. It was almost like waiting for a missionary. It felt like it had been that long since I last saw them. Right as they walked through the first door, I saw Mason, he saw me, and he ran to me as fast as he could with his heavy "Cars" backpack on. I could cry now. It was the best. I'm not a mother and who knows if I ever will be, but I count myself lucky for having that little boy who loves me so much right now. And of course Regan too! She doesn't love me as much I'm sure, but she's 18 and knows my flaws. haha. I'm a flawless princess to Mason right now and I love it. In fact, one day this week when I was taking a nap with him he told me I was his girlfriend. He better love me even when he's 18. ha. (ew weird. I just pictured him as a teen. NEVER GROW UP!). He also made me wear my old homecoming queen crown and Jamie's Tip-Off queen crown a couple of times. Told you. Princess!
Having everyone together is always great! We went bowling, watched a lot of TV (and Despicable Me 2 because that's Mason's favorite right now), played with Mason, went to build-a-bear and the mall, visited family, rode the four-wheeler, and just hung out a lot. The only complaint I have, really, is that my parent's place isn't really meant to have that many people in it. It was cozy, that's for sure. But we made it work! Honestly, just being together was just nice. I really miss my sister and her family when we have to go that long without seeing them. Makes me sad. Just like when Mason kept saying "You can't go back Utah, Auntie. Not ight now." Sad! I didn't want to go back. Just like I didn't want him to leave. OK, I like having my own room and my own bed and it's always nice to get back to your own life and space.. but I also wouldn't mind if they were just a couple minutes or hours away. Growing up and moving away SUCKS.
Dear Jamie, COME BAAAAAAACK!
Now I guess it's my turn to go back out there. Preferably because the heat of the summer because Humidity is not my friend. I better stalk looking at flights.
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A quick list of other things Mason said/did so I can always remember them:
He's demanding. Always wants his blanket and apple juice.
He pulled my shirt out a couple of times, looked down and said "boobies!" I laughed though so the second time was my fault, I'm sure. The boy is just fascinated with the body and being naked. He either wants in his "jamma's" or to be naked with just his underwear on and under the covers. The kid knows what's up. One time this weekend he said "Auntie, naked too" as he tried to lift up my shirt while laughing. I told him he didn't want me to be naked with him. He complained but got over it really fast. I probably gave him candy (candy is the ultimate cop-out and I'm the best at it. Will work on toddlers and most adults).
He has the sweetest heart. If he thinks you're sad, he will ask you if you're alright, or just tell you that you're alright and will cuddle you or give you a hug. I pretended to be sad a couple of times. Kier even said that when she was laying down with him for a nap he heard Remi in his kennel and he kept saying "ohh, the puppy sad. It's alright." love.
Even though he loves you he can still be a stinker sometimes. I'm sure I was being annoying or was just in his way but a couple of times he held his baby finger up to my mouth and said "SHUT YOUR MOUTH!" and one time, "Shut your face," and another time "Be quiet, auntie." Of course, he said it in the cutest tone which made it super funny.
I caught him in my bedroom with a bottle of nail polish (i'd left him for not even two minutes) and he opened it up and had almost perfectly painted one of his finger nails. Bright red. I came in and quickly grabbed it from him and he said "I have makeup like you, auntie." I can't. I need a baby niece too, I just decided.
He remembers everything. He's so smart! I told him I would take him to the candy store when he was crying one time (see, the candy thing again) and we didn't go that day but the next day he was telling me that he wanted to go to the candy store. We finally went.. aka the Jackson's gas station in Notus. It worked. I honestly am blown away by how smart he is.
His laugh. OMG.
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I could keep going on and on but I won't. It was just so much fun being with everyone. I'm sure 50 percent of my posts are about how much I love my family but it will never stop so, sorry :) I love my family! I love Idaho! I love being an aunt! My sister is cool!
Thanks, Jaym for making it a great week.
The end.
1 comment:
I loved this post! I laughed out loud at the shut your mouth comment. Hahaha!
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