Day Twenty Six and Counting...

It is amazing to me just how much quality time we are able to cram into the few short hours we have together everyday.  For Jeremy, it is even more important to make the most of what he gets with the girls, as there are some days that he doesn't see them at all  -- due to his early mornings and late nights. 

It's harder on Grace than Olivia, as she can ask me if Daddy will be home when we get home, or if she will see him before bed. 
Today after school, the girls were particularly tired - and cranky.  So, for a snack, we broke out our favourite! Pickles!

 

And then, in the middle of dinner, Daddy came home!  The girls were so excited! Livie was all smiles and giggles, and Grace just couldn't stop talking and asking questions.  As soon as dinner was over, Grace did her best to monopolize Daddy's attention.

 

Here, Livie is trying again to get a hold on the book - she want to bite it!

Her efforts thwarted, Livie moves on...

Yay!  She's walking... yes indeed!

And Grace gets Daddy all to herself!

Even that short bit of time makes such a difference for the girls.  Grace, especially, seems more relaxed when Daddy is home before she goes to bed.  Maybe it adds a sense of security?  She can rest easy because Daddy is home to keep her safe?  Regardless, its always nice to have a little Daddy time after a long day - for all of us!