All Aboard

There are days as a mom that I find everything just falls into place; those days are always my favorite. This past weekend we experienced one of those days as a family!  With this never ending winter Matt and I decided we wanted to do something fun with Mason (we all just needed to get out of the house). We headed to All Aboard Diner in Downers Grove; Mason was so distracted by all this place had to offer that he didn't even mind eating lunch a little later then usual. All Aboard Diner is a fabulous! There is a train going around the perimeter of the diner and one that delivers food to those eating at the counter. We opted for a booth, (we weren't sure Mase could wait 25 minutes for a counter spot) although we didn't get our food delivered via train Mason had the best time.  Watching the pure joy Mason was experiencing was heartwarming...this is what parenthood is all about.  We will be going back to All Aboard Diner sooner rather then later.  What an amazing day as a family!  These pictures are better then any of my words.

Mason & Mom waiting for our food!

Yay, the train is coming!

My boys, melting my heart.

{First Kiss}

Fact: Mason doesn't like to give kisses. He has kissed me several times and it melts my heart each and every time. He kisses with his mouth wide open and ends each smooch by saying "mmwah." Matt has tried unsuccessfully to get a kiss from Mason. I believe, my mom is the only other person who has received a kiss from Mason...until the other day. Let me tell you A has been trying to give Mase a kiss during our last few play dates. Of course, he pushed her away like he does with everyone else. Something changed when A kissed Mase last Saturday night;  Mason kissed her back. And in a blink of an eye the roles had changed; Mason was going after A trying to get a few more smooches before we had to call it a night. It was precious, adorable and funny all at the same time.

Of course, none of us were prepared and didn't catch the young love in action (why is it the one time I don't have my phone glued to me ends in a missed opportunity)!?!?!

Here is what we do have! Hope it warms your heart on this cold day:

Mase going in for the kill!