I watched them play

I had gotten really sick Sunday night. We think it was something I ate for lunch because I was the only one who ate it and I was the only one who got sick, but I was up all night getting sick and even into the morning. So Nathan took care of Addison all day because I was too weak and dizzy and still not feeling good. By the afternoon I was much better and had promised to help put together a Christmas party for our mommy group so I needed to get ready and pull myself together. Nathan took such good care of Addison all day.

After a long coloring session with Addison and I, I said I needed to shower so Nathan took Addison and Titus outside to play. When I got out of the shower I heard squealing, so I looked out the window as Nathan was chasing Addison around the yard. And I just smiled and it warmed my heart. As I was getting dressed I kept peeking out to watch them and finally just sat for a while looking out the window as they played. Throwing the ball with Titus all while giving Addison so much attention. I enjoyed watching them push her doll in her outside stroller, every once and a while picking her up and twirling her around, coloring with chalk, playing chase. There was lots of laughter and plenty of squealing. I chose to ignore the fact that my daughter was wearing pajamas, tennis shoes, and a bow that didn't match either. haha It was a special moment. I couldn't help but think how far Nathan has come as a dad. It wasn't the easiest transition for him, but then again it was as easy of a transition for me. But I love watching him become such a great dad. And it means even more to watch him when they didn't know I could see.

I'll admit, after a while I couldn't take it, so I tapped on the window to get their attention and when Addison looked up with the biggest smile and shouted, "Mommy, Mommy!", that warmed my heart too.