Nathan woke up early, it was a special day February 14th. He had a big day planned for Haley his wife of 10 years. He had been planning this day full of surprises for a month now. Even though he loved his kids Jamie 9 years old, Lydia 5 years old, twins Jackson and Samuel that recently celebrated their 2nd birthday and the baby of the family Briley Ann who will one next week, he misses his special date nights with Haley. Earlier in the month he arranged for a special night at Haley and his favorite restaurant, it was a rare occasion for them to eat out without the kids. Nathan was thankful that he made the decision before Jamie was born to retire from the NBA to be a full time father. Haley loved teaching at the local elementary school but after Lydia was born decided to substitute so she could spend more time with their growing family. Early on in their marriage they discussed kids and wanted to have a large family. Nathan agreed to coach the local basketball team and had recently started coaching Jamie in little basketball. He loved the one on one time he got to spend with Jamie. Haley and him both tried their best to give each child one on one time with one of their parents each week. Haley and Lydia enjoyed going to mother and daughter time at the library.
Nathan knew that he was going to have to work fast if the 1st part of his surprise was going to work. He went down to the kitchen and worked quietly on Haley's favorite breakfast blueberry pancakes. He put them on a tray completed with a cup of hot chocolate and went to wake his wife up. She was waking up when he came in with the tray. She was shocked to find him already up, normally she was the 1st to get up. What are you doing up asked Haley. I wanted to surprise you with your favorite breakfast replied Nathan. Oh Thank You very much it looks delicious but where your breakfast is replied Haley. This is your breakfast I am going to get Jamie and Lydia up and ready for school, you get back in bed and enjoy your breakfast. Haley enjoyed her breakfast while Nathan got Jamie and Lydia ready for school. Across the hall she could hear Lydia talking about her Valentine's Day party, she was so excited Haley had helped her make her Valentine box earlier in the week. Last night they had went shopping for cupcakes. Nathan assured her that both him and Haley would be at school in time for the party. Lydia was so excited to wear the dress that Nathan had helped her pick out last week when they went to the mall.
Haley finished her breakfast just as Briley Ann started crying, she went across the hall to the nursery, changed her and took her down stairs for breakfast, Nathan had just poured a bowl of cereal for Jackson and Samuel. Since today was Lydia's party Haley had promised not to work. Haley's mom was coming to watch the twins and Briley. Haley was hoping to have an early lunch with Nathan before Lydia's party. Today was Becca's mom turn to drive the kids to school so Haley helped Nathan get their coats and backpacks on just before she blew the horn. Good bye Jamie and Lydia have a good day and we will see you soon.
So Haley what are your plans for today asked Nathan. My mom is coming in about an hour. I was hoping we could have lunch before we go to Lydia's party replied Haley. That sounds good replied Nathan. He thought that would be the perfect time for his second surprise of the day. Haley thought and I will surprise you.