I turn 40 in three months.
My wife is turning 40 in two days.
Currently, we are in New Orleans. This is her birthday trip. I hope she has the greatest time ever.
At the moment, I am sitting at a computer in the lobby of our hotel- wasting time until I know that she and my son will be fast asleep. My snoring keeps them up. I hate being a burden. I want them to have the opportunity to have the best of everything- which includes sleep.
Also, I hate sleeping- especially at moments like this. We just had a perfect day.
At 8 AM today, I sat in a seat at the airport watching my son and wife line up to board a plane. I listened to him talk about how excited he was to be traveling. I smiled as this beautiful woman, my wife, smiled at him and told him that she was excited too. I did what I am continually training myself to do- I just took a mental video and let myself how happy I was to have these two people with me.
At 10:30 AM, we touched down in the Big Easy. At 10:12, my 8 year old son realized that he really had to go the bathroom. I worried forever at the embarassment that could have ensued- but he made it. And the airport was amazing. It was obviously newly renovated. It was awe-inspiring to me. I loved the new construction. At the bag check, our bags came quickly and most importantly, there were musicians playing a welcome in the airport.
A quick, easy ride from the airport to our hotel, the Townplace Suites by Marriott on Canal St. The staff was so welcoming. We were allowed to check in early! Our room was amazing.
Then we were off to one of the best sandwiches I have ever had- a roast beef po boy from Parkway Bakery and Tavern. I ate where my favorite President had eaten.
After an amazing lunch- we went to City Park for a playdate at the Louisiana Children's Museum. There, my son, the aspiring chef was able to play in an amazing play kitchen. I loved watching him at every station of that museum. His laughter when he is having so much fun is contagious. His joy makes me joyful- and obviously, overly-sentimental.
Miles' day was perfected with his first ever beignet. He loved every bite and covered himself in powdered sugar. It was hilarious watching him.
Amber has a big day tomorrow. More family and some surprises still to be had. I can't wait to see her face. I love when things work for her. There truly is no greater joy than having the people you love most experience happiness.
