Getting back to a new normal.
My dad visited for a month helping out after surgery. He and Mason found they had a lot in common. Whether playing checkers or talking about wars - which Mason LOVES to do - they found a common ground to have fun.
So for years, we as a family, have been limited to where we can safely eat out due to the severe peanut and tree nut allergies Gracie and Mason have. One of those off-limit establishments has been Chinese food or basically any ethnic type of eats. I've been wanting the kids to experience a Japanese steak house, you know, where the chef comes to your table and puts on a show of chopping and making fiery volcano's and throws food across the room into your mouth? You know what I mean. Anyhoo, I did some leg work at our local place. Imagine this little Japanese manager lugging out what I swear was a 30-pound box of butter and other ingredients so I could read the labels to check. All was good. Segano's was very accommodating and eager to make us all feel safe and comfortable. This was a really fun night out.
I had to share this picture because the memory of this moment makes me giggle. First of all, I mean no disrespect when I say the men in my life, in general, don't pay a lot of attention to the cleanliness of the house. This is good most of the time. Well 1 1/2 weeks after surgery I said to my dad, "would you mind sweeping the floor, please? When I walk on it things stick to my feet" I said sweetly. His reply was, "well, put on some shoes!!" Isn't that a hoot? So here, dad and Mason take up the project of sweeping.
Dad helping Carson measure, cut and decorate a Valentines box for school.
More wonderful help. SIL Rachel brought over not one, but TWO dinners for the family. She washed the dishes after too! Thanks Rachel :)
Serving up dessert. Isn't that supposed to go on the sundae's?
