A low maintenance day

Today was a very good day. While it started off earlier than we'd have liked, Brian and I have been pleasantly surprised by how cool and relaxed Trent has been today. We started off with a delicious breakfast of home made strawberry and banana pancakes, then spent the morning just hanging out, playing, and watching sign language DVDs. Brian made lunch for us all, which was a rare treat. He made traditional American grilled cheese sandwiches, which Trent devoured, then in a rare moment of cooperation, he (Trent, not Brian) took a nap without any fuss whatsoever! Woa! who are you and what have you done with my kid??

After an hour long nap, he woke up refreshed and in a great mood and he ate a quick snack, then we headed off to Emma Long park where we attended a wedding reception for two friends who Brian went to high school with. Obviously, a non-traditional wedding reception, but I have to say, these are the best kind. Informal, fun, no fuss, no foof. The bride and groom were relaxed and happy, the food, home made burgers, flipped by the groom himself on the grill, was delicious, and we all had fun floating in Lake Austin. Trent was so chilled out the whole time. Just so content to be around the crowd, drinking water from his sippy and sharing food with mummy and daddy, and dazzling everyone around him with his mad sign language skills. He enjoyed floating in the lake with everyone and giggled as I spun him around in his baby float. He seemed to enjoy the waves caused by all the boats going by. Several people brought their dogs to the reception and Trent had a great time petting them all. He just loves dogs. I think most likely because they don't run away from him like the cats do. No, we do not have any plans to get a dog. After another dip in the lake, the bride and groom served up four delicious cakes, two of which I shared with Trent. We left the park around 8pm, just about time for Trent to go to bed. And on the way home, our good little boy passed right out in his car seat, and didn't even wake up when I took him out of the car and up the stairs to bed.

Awh. Days like this are so rewarding. Brian and I both commented on how much easier than usual our day had gone, largely because Trent was so accommodating. You can't take days like this for granted.

Brian's gone over to a friend's house for some Rock Band now, which gives me some much appreciated alone time. I plan to do a little research and watch some mindless TV before passing out.