So after a long week of no daddy time, Johnny was super psyched to see his dad and is thrilled to be spending today with him, since Steve has the day off and can be with him all day. The only downside to this is that it is Mother's Day, and Johnny is now worried about not being with me. Interestingly enough, within the standard custody agreement we both signed, the only set days out of the entire year that we are obligated to allow one another custody are Mother's Day and Father's Day. However, after the rough week the kiddo had and knowing how much he wants to be with his daddy, I had no problem with the idea of a childless Mother's Day. Steve offered to let me hold on to Johnny, but Steve doesn't have another day off until Thursday and I really think that the kiddo just needs to feel a little more balance than that. Never mind the fact that the end of the month will have a similar week of no daddy, one evening with about 3 hours together, and then Johnny and I leave for the beach for 5 days.
Still, my sweet boy was worried about me spending Mother's Day alone. He made me some stuff at school, and he wanted to be sure that I know that I'm "awesomesauce". The more honest side of me will never admit to him that really, a day to myself isn't the worst Mother's Day gift in the world. Sometimes moms need breaks, too. While I love him to death, I won't really complain about a chance to shower without the door opening 5 times, eat a meal where I don't have to cut up someone else's food first, and maybe even kick back and watch some TV that doesn't involve small cartoon animals. Plus, despite the annoying/boring factor, I could use some time to work on homework uninterrupted.
Today I'll enjoy a little *me* time and take a moment to be amused at how very similar we are. I'm truly raising a little clone.
Still, my sweet boy was worried about me spending Mother's Day alone. He made me some stuff at school, and he wanted to be sure that I know that I'm "awesomesauce". The more honest side of me will never admit to him that really, a day to myself isn't the worst Mother's Day gift in the world. Sometimes moms need breaks, too. While I love him to death, I won't really complain about a chance to shower without the door opening 5 times, eat a meal where I don't have to cut up someone else's food first, and maybe even kick back and watch some TV that doesn't involve small cartoon animals. Plus, despite the annoying/boring factor, I could use some time to work on homework uninterrupted.
Today I'll enjoy a little *me* time and take a moment to be amused at how very similar we are. I'm truly raising a little clone.
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