Breakfast (lunch) at Karen's

Karen was my fantastic doula and Bradley instructor. Through one of those small world things, I discovered an old friend from church (who has a son 3 months younger than Cooper) used Karen as her Bradley instructor as well! I had plans to take Cooper (and breakfast) to Karen so she could see him for the first time since the birth. I called Kristen and she and Turner agreed to come with Cooper and I to surprise Karen. Cooper and I picked up Kristen and Turner at their house. Kristen and I (being the geniuses we are) timed it for the boys to take their morning nap while driving to Karen's. We loaded up the car....and realized our plan was not going to work. The boys were enthralled with each other! Cooper finally fell asleep.....then Turner got upset. We stopped at the Essence House for some super yummy scones and muffins. During that time, Kristen got Turner calmed down and we were on our way to Karen's. Karen was so surprised! The boys hit the ground running. Karen had some big baskets of toys and the boys were in heaven!

 

 

While the little ones played, we shared our birth stories and talked about the Bradley method and what it took to become a doula. It was so nice to catch up!

Karen's son William loves pirates! He and Karen's daughter, Olivia, broke out some of the pirate stuff and the babies were transformed into buccaneers!

"No, that's my hat!"

Got it!

Cooper wasn't as tolerant.....

Success!....for now

I'll show you!

Turner discovered some buried treasure!

Cooper got it....but Turner was going to get it back!

Okay, you can have it....

Our next item on the agenda was an impromptu concert....may I introduce
"The Swashbucklers"

On the drums.....Turner!

Playing the shakers.....Cooper!

William on the accordion!!!

Manager and wardrobe consultant....Olivia!

 

By the end of the day the boys were fast friends!

Cooper even gave Turner kisses!

We had a yummy lunch (yay for leftover's from William's Birthday Party) then it was time to head home. The boys were asleep within a few minutes! I know Cooper slept well that night......