Wednesday after receiving my last radiation treatment, Scott and I went for coffee with Dave and Mel, then I took a short nap cuddled with Rexie, finished packing, and picked up Mom for a little adventure. It started with Mom smashing her smoothie all over herself in the car.
We drove two hours and checked in to Barnview Cottage in North Newton, a few blocks from Leah and Dave. 
We unpacked then went downtown to shop in my favorite store Mainstreet and Company while waiting for Emmet to wake up from his nap. I bought got an Easter dress that I’m excited about.
Emmet was just waking up and snuggling his mama when we got there. I walked over and asked if he wanted to come to me. He reached his little arms out and came right over and then snuggled me! I gave Emmet his Easter basket and he enjoyed opening the eggs. 
We took Emmet to the park. 
We took Emmet out to eat at Chong’s. He was active but a good boy. He dipped each French fry carefully in the ketchup before eating it. When I pick Emmet up to carry him, he spreads his legs out wide cause he’s used to his mama’s baby tummy.
We stayed until bedtime then headed back to the cottage.
Thursday morning Leah brought Emmet over and we watched him as he drew during my quiet time then played on the floor with the toys we brought over. And the humidifier.
Close to lunch we took him back to Leah’s and fed him lunch. We taught him to say five but he won’t say it now. He played until nap time and I did all the right things and laid him down. We rested but Emmet would not go to sleep. He tried. Leah and Dave had their hospital check in appointment and then went to lunch.
When they got home, Dave went back to work. Leah and Mom and Emmet and I went to the park then Mojos for a coffee and cookie.
When Dave got home we ordered from Italian food from Genovas and ate it at Leah’s. Mom snuggled Moose and I got some cleaning in. 
Leah and I took Emmet for a short walk and taught him the stop and go game. He lived it. Go! He’d yell and we moved forward then he’d take tiny steps and we were supposed to also. When were also supposed to stop when he did. Then he’d yell go! And giggle when we did.
I got Emmet ready for bed then mom and I headed back to the cottage. I slept fairly well both nights.
Friday morning we got up and ready and went to Prairie Harvest for juice from their fresh juice bar. I bought some kombucha and pepper nuts and some other fun healthy treats. Leah showed us the upstairs which can be rented out for events.
Then mom and I made the trek home from our little spring break adventure. It was good to get some quality mom time and to help Leah out. Not long til I’ll be back to watch Emmet and meet little baby Gaeddert #2!
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