We went to iHop for breakfast and were pretty much the only ones in the restaurant for most of the meal. JH shared my breakfast and was a really good boy until the animal noises started. His Kitty isn't an issue because he does a very sweet little meow; it's the chicken that makes the eardrums ache.
We got to the pool at 9:00 AM and it was already starting to get a little crowded but it was all good. He was very hesitant about getting in the 1' deep water until we got in too. There were slides all over the place and after about 30 minutes he was sliding and walking all over that place. He didn't really interact with the kids but watched them play and at times mimicked them. We stayed until lunchtime and then went to grab a bite before nap time.
There was an arcade there so after our naps we played some games and had ice cream. Then we went to dinner with Derek, Mike, and Abbey and another couple (Frank, John, and Brandon 3 1/2), It was great sitting at a big table with all us dads and our toddlers. The waitress said "it must be dads night out with the kids"; she didn't have a clue :-)
After dinner we joined the other Rainbow Families for a PJ movie night in a big conference room at the hotel. JH sat on Da Da's lap on the floor and was mesmerized by the big screen and all the kids quietly watching the movie. He kept looking back at Da Da and smiling.
The picture above is of JH, Abbey, and Brandon watching TV after the movie. All us Dads had a glass of wine and sodas in Mike and Derek's larger room. Once Frank, John, and Brandon left we stayed for a few more minutes and it was adorable to see Abbey sitting on the sofa feeding JH grapes.
Today was nothing more than amazing!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing the joy and excitement in JH's eyes as we introduced him to the Water Park. His feelings were so true and strong!
One of my most memorable moments was when we went to the movie night with our two new family friends. We sat in a room with appromimately 100 people both gay and lesbian parents and their children of all ages, races and genders.
JH sat on my lap for half of the movie in amazement and wonderment. There were times when he was scared at the movie and he turned around or tilted his head back to make sure all was okay. I rubbed his head and assured him it was okay.
It was at that moment I looked around and thought WOW....what an amazing feeling. Being gay is one thing and to feel as though you belong is another, but to be sitting in a room full of love was absolutely amazing.