Last night, I hosted our girls Bible study at our house. There are about eight of us that get together on Tuesday nights and we’re currently reading Crazy Love together. We all agreed it would be easier to rotate houses so that Bible study can be held in different parts of town and so that one person doesn’t have the pressure to host every week.
I asked my dear TC if he and Hudson could go on a little field trip while Bible study was going on. Our house isn’t all that big and toddler voices aren’t all that quiet. I originally suggested that he just take Hudson to his parents’ house and they could all hang out. But he said that he wanted to take Hudson out to eat– all by himself.
I’m not sure that I’ve ever taken Hudson out to eat all by myself. I’m not kidding. I can’t think of a single time when I’ve done it alone.
But TC wanted to. So I packed Hudson’s bag full of fun books and some snacks to entertain Hudson while he waited on his food.
They chose to go to the Original Pancake House– a personal favorite that TC and I frequented when we were dating and he worked until 9:00 p.m. and we didn’t care what time it was when we finally got to see each other and get to a restaurant.
So my boys drove off to the Original Pancake House and my girl friends came over for some great discussion.
TC and Hudson got back home and after everyone left, TC said to me, “I am so proud of our son. He did so great at dinner and I can’t believe how much fun we had.”
I know I’m hormonal. But that just melts me.
And I know that most women agree with me that men should be able to handle their children alone in public and should want to. But not all men want to and not all men do. So I’m proud of my husband and my son. I’m proud that they had a night out alone and neither of them got impatient with the other. I’m proud that I have two guys who love each other so much.
I love that they have a special relationship that is completely different than the one that Hudson and I have, but just as wonderful. And I love that I didn’t have to convince him to have this dinner outing.
Thanks, TC, for braving it on your own last night. I got to have a great evening with some great girls, but was so happy to see you and Hudson both come through the door at the end of the night.
That would get me too. That’s absolutley adorable and I hope someday my future husband will do the same exact thing. You are very blessed.
Hi there!
I just really got back to blogging the past couple of weeks. Congrats on the upcoming new addition! And good for TC and Hudson, my Husband doesn’t take Lallie out by himself very often at all, I can count on maybe one hand.
Really sweet and considerate post.
That’s really sweet!
Awww, this melts my heart!!!! So sweet!!!! 🙂
I have a husband like that to and thank God for him. I can’t imagine it any other way. We are blessed!
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful post! You are extremely right, there are very few men out there that do what TC did last night. Fortunately, I’m pretty sure JH will do the same when the time comes.
Last summer (my son was 2 and 1/2) we started doing dates with mommy. We would go to Chik-fil-a or Panda Express or similar places. I’ve never had so much fun. I didn’t know how he would behave, and then I thought it would look kind of weird, but I really love it. It might be something you could do alone with Hudson when the new baby comes.
Oh my, that is just so sweet!! You are so correct I have many friends whose husband’s don’t want to take on the kids out alone. My hubby asked the other day when I was on maternity leave and he is home if he can watch our baby girl all by himself and take her out….my heart about exploded. Thank goodness for sweet daddy’s.
I love this post, Erin. So very happy for you these days!
What a sweet post! I love seeing Dad’s out with their kids!
Such a sweet post:) It must make you feel relieved that baby #2 will be in such great hands as well.
From the time my son was a year old, my husband would take him out for breakfast every Saturday. It was their special time and my day to sleep in. They continued this for many years. Now my son is 23 and they continue to have a very close and special relationship!
Such a sweet post and it melts my heart! Your boys will remember these times with their Dad so fondly and someday it will inspire them to be as active of a co-parent with their children.
That post melted my heart! What blessed little boys you have to grow up with a dad who loves them so perfectly.
You are blest with Todd and Hudson.
Aww so sweet!! I’m glad they got to have their “boys time”, a father-son relationship is just as important as a mother-son relationship and Hudson is so lucky to have BOTH wonderful relationships with his parents!! Baby #2 is walking into a great family 🙂
What a sweet post. I love a dad who spends quality time with his children. You all are a lucky little family!
So sweet! Molly and I are fortunate, too – Jim spends lots of alone time with Molly while I’m running or he’ll take her to the grocery store with him so I can grade papers, etc. It’s such a great feeling to know that they’re creating a wonderful bond.
We love the Original Pancake House…I haven’t been there in a few years, I feel like, so maybe it’s time to take MJ and show her what it’s all about!
I love this post! Isn’t it great to have such a wonderful husband and daddy to your little guy? What a blessing!
I guess I would never think of that as “luck;” rather, you picked a guy that was right for you, and you are a good mom, so your son knows how to behave in public. You should give yourself credit where credit is due 🙂
That is too sweet! Hudson is so blessed to have such a great father in his life. I can’t wait to hear what you think of Crazy Love, my pastor has highly recommended it. My bible study just started The Five Love Languages this week but maybe Crazy Love will be next!
So glad that ALL of you had a great night! You’re right, not all dads are comfortable doing this kind of thing!
refreshing to hear of a very-present dad when many are absent! My husband is very hands-on too !!! Our son is an only child, so many times, it’s the two of them doing “boy stuff” and I am alone. My husband grew up w/ a dad that was either on the golf course or @ his office. I think it’s that type of upbringing that makes him want to be a better father.
This is the kind of story that just melts a momma’s heart! Way to go TC for investing in a relationship with Hudson now…you know, before he is the age most dads get involved with their boys. It’s so very important.
So sweet. When my oldest was about 13 months, I went out of town to do some design work for the weekend. I think it was the first time hubby had ever cared for Bookworm by himself. I was so worried he couldn’t do it “alone”.
Leaving that weekend was probably the best thing I could have ever done. They truly bonded that weekend. He took her to the park, made all her meals, and did nothing but play. Sure my house was a wreck, but I saw such a change in their relationship. And…..it made me fall in love with my husband all over again. There is nothing better than a man that WANTS to be a good daddy.
Such a great post, thanks for sharing! It’s great that TC and Hudson had such a great time, but also so sweet that you took the time to notice and write about it!
This for sure made me tear up. And I am not pregnant! This is so sweet, and you are SO right. It’s harder for men to feel like they have that special bond with a little one because so much of their time is spent with Mommy (in most cases). The best thing about this, is you have a new little one on the way and now you know Daddy and Hudson can go on “dates” all the time. This probably makes your husband feel like a super hero 🙂 God Bless him!
What a sweet post! I don’t have kids but I can imagine how tough it might be to take one out on your own! You have a super-sweet husband. 🙂
Very sweet and I do identify. Something in me welled up when I read how proud you were of your boys. I totally agree. There is nothing like it.
This melts my heart too! So sweet!!! Three cheers for awesome husbands and daddies 🙂
That is the sweetest story ever… you are very lucky!
LOVE!!!!
We did a bible study on Crazy Love last year and it rocked my world! It’s awesome! And his second book Forgotten God is equally challenging. The crazy part is that it’s really all stuff that you read in the Bible, and you know it, you just don’t LIVE it. So challenging. The result of that Bible study was awesome, in my marriage, in the group of people doing the class, and really provided a constant reminder to focus on God and His Kingdom. I hope you love it. And, I know exactly what you mean when you talk about Dads being active in their kids lives. Brad (my husband) is incredibly active (and capable) with Zoe and I find myself falling in love with him more and more because of it.
My husband and I went SOLO all of the time never afraid to venture out alone We have 3 girls and I remember ine evening when I went out and he was home alone with our 2 year old first born, and when I returned he had painted her toes PINK…Precious moment! Don’t be afraid to go out with them, they will get used to it and learn that good behavior counts.. Good Luck
I love what you said about Hudson having a completely different relationship with TC than with you. I hadn’t really thought about it like that before, but it’s the same with my son and husband. Like you, I’m lucky to have a very hands-on hubby and seeing him ENJOY being a dad just melts my heart. We’re lucky ladies! No wonder we’re growing our families with these guys!!
you are blessed =) And so are they. I can’t wait to see that picture again only with two boys climbing all over him!