There are times where I wonder (worry) if you get tired of being around me as much as you are. I mean, it's not like we're attached at the hip 24/7. You're involved in gymnastics and church things several times a week and we do playdates and whatnot, but still - as a homeschooled kid, you get toted around to the grocery store, doctor's appointments, and the bank. You go with me to get oil changes, haircuts, and prescriptions. And then I still have to make sure you're doing some of that there book learnin'. In other words, you're around your momma a lot.
I took a trip to Chicago with a few girlfriends this past weekend. When I left town you burst into tears. It caught me off guard because, well, frankly, I was thinking you'd be excited about a break from all my momming and errands you're neck deep into for most of your days. But seeing those big, fat tears roll down your cheeks reminded me that maybe you enjoy the you-and-me-time-even-if-it-is-just-running-errands-and-other-boring-stuff time more than I thought. Because truthfully, sometimes the sassiness, exasperated huffs, and whininess have me second-guessing this whole homeschooling gig.
But your reaction when I left confirmed that you do, in fact, dig your momma. I didn't like to see you cry, but it did warm my heart to see you care so much that I wouldn't be around for three (seriously, it was only three days!) days. And when I came back, you and Charlie both clobbered me and burst into tears (again). It was such a sweet little moment ... that only lasted for 0.2 seconds before you two greedy little punks started screeching "Where are our Chicago presents????!?!?!?!!"
Hugs and smooches,
Mommy & Daddy
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