A Winter Escape

Papa and I are pretty intentional about doing things with the two of you, getting out and having fun whether that be a meandering trip to Costco or a completely impulsive over night stay at a hotel with a pool.  In mid-January we got out our swimsuits and headed to the Y to enjoy a dip in the extremely warm, heated pool while snow fell outside, but when we arrived, we were informed the pool was closed for maintenance.  It was heartbreaking for you, Zaylee girl, so Papa decided to take us on a search for a pool.  We ended up in Oak Brook at the Hyatt and checked in to a lovely room where you enjoyed very much jumping on the big, plush king sized bed.  Papa and I could have watched the two of you jump around laughing and exploring every nook and cranny of the room and been more than satisfied with our whimsical trip. 

We headed straight to the pool and enjoyed the whole place to ourselves to jump, swim, and scream in pure delight.  The two of you are both far to brave when it comes to water for my liking, but it makes your Papa so proud to see the love you guys have for the water.  It will come in handy for the day your father's dream of living on an island comes true :) We stayed down there until you were both getting exhausted, and headed back to the room.  I got Marcel all ready for bed and was able to get him to sleep while you and Papa headed down to get us some food.  The concierge overheard you say you wanted a sandwich and kindly went to the kitchen and fixed you up a delicious PB&J with a tall glass of milk.  You sat on a bar stool and ate every bite with great joy to be with your Papa having good conversation just the two of you.  Zaylee girl, you stayed up late with Papa and I snuggled up on the pull out couch watching shows together, while Marcel slept soundly in the corner on the other side of the room.  When morning came, you and Papa snuck out of the room while Marcel and I slept in until after 8 when we joined you for breakfast in the lobby area.  We headed to the pool one last time before heading home, and will remember those 18 hours always. 

We sure do love family time with our two little loves and find so much joy in watching your faces light up with each new and exciting thing we experience together.