The day before, Sam had taken the kids so that Jess could enjoy some shopping, a massage and a lunch alone. This morning, brunch at Paty's.
With ELF and Aarin.
And an outfit Maddie picked out herself. The hat even trumped her hearing aid.
This Mother's Day was even better with 2 hands full.
Jess had her first day of work on "Dexter." This was also the longest amount of time during waking hours that her and Max had been apart. Both kids "made" these at class for Mothers Day. They are now sitting on Jess' office windowsill.
With ELF before Jess heads back to work. A serious bath followed.
Ever since Sam went back to work, once a week Jess and the kiddos have been coming here for lunch after Maddie's class. The staff always recognize the kids and greet them warmly, help by bringing us our food (there's a take out counter), and clean up the carpet of rice and food bits that are left behind. It's awesome. Both Maddie and Jess get excited when they drive up to the restaurant. On our last weekday lunch, Aarin and ELF joined us for a final hizzah.
Before he headed back to Cali where he was met by Dad and his sister. There was much excited kicking on his end when they came into view, and a big, hands out, "Mama" from Maddie on the other.
While Max was still sleeping on West Coast time, Jess met Leon for pancakes and kibitzing.
It was a gorgeous afternoon, and Aunt Tara came up with the awesome idea to put Aiden in the backyard's water feature.
Max decided to join, and the cousins shared wet sticks for munching while enjoying soggie diapers.
Which led to some dual changing action.
Mimi who had cooked the entire day before, continued making dish after dish in the kitchen.
To give you an idea, this was just Max's plate, which he finished.
The entire family, the Vielot-Gonzalez clan, Auntie Kerry, and Will's girlfriend, Ally, all reaped the benefits.
Some of which Uncle Ant helped walk off.
And some of which was slept off.
And walked off again, this time with Auntie Kerry's help.
Safely in Jersey, Max enjoyed some breakfast with 2 devoted followers.
Then, it was down to Hoboken to see Miss Lucia.
Who knows what she wants.
Max also convinced Tante to spend some time walking him around, a favorite activity.
Mateo showed off his awesome pirate box, both babies being incredibly fascinated by it and their attentions not entirely appreciated by the captain of the box.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Maddie found Mom's glasses.
