On Friday night, we all went out to dinner at Buffalo's and stuffed ourselves silly! It was so GOOD! Afterwards, Brittany left to pick up her best friend, Alicia, to go shopping at the mall. Chris, Abby, and I ran over to Wally World (aka Wal-Mart) to get a few things we needed. Abby asked us to go to the mall, but it was bitter cold outside and Chris and I just weren't motivated. So, when we got back home, I noticed that Abby was a little glum. She went down in the basement, so Chris and I had a little "conference". I told him that Abby had come home with excellent grades on her progress report and we needed to come up with a way of rewarding her hard work. We put our heads together and he suggested that he take her to Dave and Buster's for a couple of hours. SCORE!
Chris ran downstairs and asked Abby if she'd like to go, just the two of them. Of course, she took him up on his offer! So, off they went to have some fun! I stayed home alone and enjoyed some time to myself...and it was nice. Abby called me around 10 PM saying they were on their way home. They walked in the door about 20 mins. later. Abby was, literally, grinning from ear-to- ear! She told me they'd had the best time EVER! She had to tell me about all the games they played and the prizes they won. She brought home a small stuffed animal, 2 coffee mugs, and a sleeve of golf balls for Chris. On their way home, they stopped by Chick Fil-A and ended the night with a milkshake. Abby talked about all the fun they'd had until she went to bed. I think a little one-on-one time together with her dad was just what the doctor ordered. :)
Sometimes I think Abby feels a little jealous because Brittany is 18 and gets to do so much more than she does at 13. I remember feeling that way, too, with my two older brothers. I've tried to explain to her that her time WILL come, but it's so hard to wait when you're her age. It seems like an eternity away! I do know that Chris is going to start taking more opportunities to treat Abby out to a fun night. It was a big win for them both!
Chris ran downstairs and asked Abby if she'd like to go, just the two of them. Of course, she took him up on his offer! So, off they went to have some fun! I stayed home alone and enjoyed some time to myself...and it was nice. Abby called me around 10 PM saying they were on their way home. They walked in the door about 20 mins. later. Abby was, literally, grinning from ear-to- ear! She told me they'd had the best time EVER! She had to tell me about all the games they played and the prizes they won. She brought home a small stuffed animal, 2 coffee mugs, and a sleeve of golf balls for Chris. On their way home, they stopped by Chick Fil-A and ended the night with a milkshake. Abby talked about all the fun they'd had until she went to bed. I think a little one-on-one time together with her dad was just what the doctor ordered. :)
Sometimes I think Abby feels a little jealous because Brittany is 18 and gets to do so much more than she does at 13. I remember feeling that way, too, with my two older brothers. I've tried to explain to her that her time WILL come, but it's so hard to wait when you're her age. It seems like an eternity away! I do know that Chris is going to start taking more opportunities to treat Abby out to a fun night. It was a big win for them both!
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It seems to be harder for girls than boys at this age.
Blessings, andrea
Dad to the rescue, woo hoo.
I was the baby of the family so I truly understand this, April, and that was a master stroke to have Chris treat her to a night of fun. I remember special times with my father, and I will cherish them forever. I'm sure Abby will cherish this, too. It's great to have those times to fall back on when you are older, and also to have someone as solidly in their corner as you are, April. You are a wonderful mother!
XO,
Sheila :-)
GREAT time with just dad.....priceless! I'm sure it made her day.
I'm sure it was good for BOTH daddy & daughter to spend time together... thats precious!
I am two years younger then my brother so I feel Abby's pain!
But you said all the right things, her time will come. AND you know how she feels (feeling like it will take an eternity to get there) I felt that way. It's hard being the younger sibling but it's nice when your older and have less wrinkles! Ha Ha!!!!
Have a great week April,
Love,
Me
You're right...score one for Dad!! I've only been to D&B once and that was not too long ago but there is definitely a lot of fun to be had there!
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sounds like a perfect daddy daughter date night! i've never been to D&B. there's one near Nathan's work and he's been, but I haven't gone there. His work is about 45 minutes away from our house.
Father/Daughter bonding time is the perfect antidote for older sibling freedom envy :)Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend! xox
Sounds like fun times!!
Father/ daughter time is so smart!! I never had a great relationship with my dad... it is much better now than when I was a teenager. Sounds like a great time... :)
With all of the attention Brittany has been getting lately with the colleges( and signing with one now) I'm sure that Abby does feel a bit left out. I think that was a perfect thing for your dear hubby to take her out for one on one time at such a fun place. Way to go!!!!♥
It's a wise Dad who shows his daughter(s) how to treat a lady on a date. Good for Chris.
I love it. I love it when Daddy's date their daughters....it makes for a good realtionship between them.
Hi April
Dave and Busters sounds like a fun place for a Daddy and Daughter night out. Glad they had a great time together and Abby was cheered up when she got home. Jessica was all stressed out this weekend with homework and stuff. I took her out to a local park and we had a walk and hot chocolate in the cafe. It's good to have a break and a treat from time to time.
Lindsay
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That is so filled with love...a bond of father and daughter is priceless.
You both sound like such great parents!
thats so great!
It's always hard to be the younger sibling....
That is so sweet. It sounds like it was just what she needed!
XOOX
Jen
I think it's definitely hard to be the "little sister" at times, the wait for more independence seems endless.
I'm so glad Abby and Chris had such a fun evening together-- great idea April!
My youngest always wanted to be the oldest. But I have to say that the oldest sometimes wanted to switch places, too. SITS sent me by, and I'm glad they did!
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What great parents you guys are!! WTG!! I'm sure Abby does feel left out sometimes. I know my son felt that way about Alex many, many times. It's so hard!!
I've never been to D&B but I love the commercials, lol!
AWWWW...Brownie points for Dad!!
I remember Tori feeling left out. It stinks being the younger sister. But you & Chris are good parents and know how to cheer her up!
One on One dates like that are the best!
April! You are such great parents! I think that probably is hard for her to watch too : ) You know, her older sister gets to do so many GLAMOROUS things like wear makeup and go to dances and talk to boys...
I am glad she could be with her Daddy and do something so special!
You have a beautiful family! My girls have 6 years between them so it's nice to see how my girls will be in future years.
Our oldest love daddy daughter time. I think it creates lasting memories.
I think it's so funny how many people call Walmart "Wally World."
Stopping by from SITS.
What a fun way to celebrate good grades. I've never been to Dave and Busters but I bet they had a great time.
I am glad that Abby & Chris were able to spend some quality time together. Sounds like they had a lot of fun! We have a D&B in Concord and we keep saying we are going to go but never do. We must next time!
Hey Sister. I like your new layout. :o) And what GREAT parents! That was so sweet of your hubby to take her out for fun. She'll always remember that night.
How sweet!! Dave and Buster's is our treat for our son too--he loves it!!
Sounds like she had a great time, what a lot of fun. :) I love Dave & Busters too.
We LOVE Dave & Buster's! Come to think of it, we haven't been there since we moved back. There's one in Philly we used to go to before moving to AR. I think it's time for another visit:)
I hope it cheered Abby up. We were at Chick-Fil-A the other day for lunch, and I thought of you! lol
I have not been to D&B, but that sounds wonderful.
One on one time does a kid good :)
Awww... that was such a sweet story, April! It sounds like a "date with Dad" was just the pick-me-up that Abby needed. Memories like that last a lifetime!
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