what a way to end the day

mommy just had the nicest experience ... she had to share

jack's usually asleep when his parents come home from work. we've asked "mamaxana" -- his babysitter -- to keep him up, but to no avail. between all his activity and his crappy nappy, he just tuckers himself out by around 6:30 or so, max.

but, for some reason, today he took two decent naps (60 mins and 40 mins, respectively) and was still awake when daddy got home. that's all it takes -- a change of energy and our little energizer bunny is recharged.

so when mommy called home after the news aired, daddy told her to scoot on home. and luckily we're so close to mommy's office that, despite her desk being still piled high, she took off and was home in a jiffy to see her two boys waiting on the front stoop for her -- one of whom was wearing new (and very cute) lion pjs. and no, that was not michael ...

another change of energy and jack was very happy again. he gave big hugs and smiles and was generally a very nice baby. when we went upstairs to read and rock and have the final bottle ... then he was more than happy.

and as he was starting to get dreamy-eyed, a huge grin came across his face, and he started talking to me in a most beautiful language. not shrieking, like he sometimes does ... just very matter of fact and calm and earnest ... pausing only to give more 100 watt smiles.

as i told jack's daddy ... it's always nice to see him in the evenings, even if he's fussy and clingy and then conks right out with a bottle.

but tonight? tonight was something special. and i'm so glad i got home.