Big Guy Weekend

We began a new tradition a couple of weekends ago. It was our first ever "Big Guy Weekend" (when you say Big Guy Weekend, you have to use a booming announcer voice for best effect). Here's the premise: Parker turned five in February and begins kindergarten this month. He's a big guy now. So he and I took a Friday and Saturday road trip to Nashville to spend some time together (just us big guys, Tonya and Turner stayed home- Turner will be a big guy soon enough) and we did lots of things that Parker loves to do.

Early Friday morning we left home for Nashville- destination, the Nashville Zoo. After several hours there, it was on to the Tennessee State Museum with a quick tour of the State Capitol Building and then a drive-by of LP Field on our way to Rainforest Cafe for dinner. Saturday morning meant continental breakfast at our hotel (we love the small cereal packages) and then back to the Nashville Zoo and its amazing playground for a bit longer before heading home on Saturday afternoon.

The time spent one on one, with just Parker, was invaluable. We talked about all sorts of things and sang songs in the car as loud as we wanted to. He received my undivided attention for about 36 hours. Every son needs that sometimes. So does every Dad.

Here's The Point: In Ephesians 5:16, we are reminded to be wise and "redeem the time". Making priceless memories with my son falls into that category.