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Why?
Two reasons. One, I've given in previously. This time, I am not backing down. He was warned that negative behavior would result in a long, boring week at Dad's office (hats off to Dad for allowing the inconvenience and maintaining that boring environment). Even though Ben longs to wrestle with the dog, shoot baskets and run on the elliptical, he will have to wait until 1:30.
The other reason is selfish. I have plans this morning.... and they don't include him. Is that wrong? As a mom who understands how precious and few our time with kids really is, should I welcome him home early? Or is it okay to be selfish?
So here I am... my last day home alone. I've been productive, but not as productive as I would have liked. Monday, the week loomed ahead, large, empty and promising. I was going to clean the office, wash the kitchen cupboards, wrap ALL the Christmas gifts, clean my bedroom for real, rearrange the furniture, and make a run to Goodwill. None of those got done! Today? Maybe. Probably not.
I guess there will be time for all that stuff once the kids all move out. For now, I'll keep savoring quiet moments in between the hugs, jokes and jabber that let me know we are a happy family.
Have a fabulous Friday, friends!
4 comments:
It's ok to be selfish. It's really called 'balance.'
Thanks, friend.
I've enjoyed this "balanced" week. :)
So happy you got some mommy time. That's never selfish. In fact, it makes us better moms.
Blessings,
Rosann
Good for you! Relish in the moments that are truly yours. I like to think of those times as self preservation. We are doing everyone else a favor when we take care of ourselves :).
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