Th problem with having the kids monday to friday is that my time with them is wrapped up in school, activities and playdates. We never get to *really* spend time together.
This morning we declared family day.
After waking up groggy we headed back to bed. Parker, eliza and toby began a quiet game in their rooms and tristan and i settled back in for a two hour snooze. Smiling at each other through the doorway. It was the most relaxing morning i've had in a long time.
This working ten shifts a week is starting to wear me down.
We went out for brunch and bought some new clothes for the kids. Trying to build up their wardrobes at my house. Toby has decided that track pants are his friend which is fine by me as they are only $8 per pair. Tristan and eliza are bonding over clothes and beading. Sharing a room is helping them to finally forge a sisterly bond. Parker refused to even look at clothes and then had a minor spaz in the car on the way home because he didn't get any. That boy. He is as difficult as ever. The temper of a grown man stuck in traffic.
I forgive him though. I was the youngest of four too. I understand how difficult it can be.
I am getting ready for my evening work. The kids and i snuggled on the couch, warmed by the wood stove. Not a single complaint about a babysitter tonight.
It was a good day.
family day
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Kids are that funny job…LOL…you spend all this time with them…and then they leave ya. Have fun with them when you can. :)
YAY!!!
Cant beat family days. In our house sometimes the kids say that they are sick when I know that they just really need a mental health day to cuddle and spend time with me. Thank goodness it is usually not at the same time.
ahhh… a good day indeed. a great mental health day for all!
Oh that sounded heavenly – I’m so glad you guys had that today/yesterday.
I’m wondering why the responsibility of the school week falls only on you? And why you and Shane don’t each have your kids for some weekdays and some weekends?
At first I assumed you were being kind because Shane worked full days during the week, so you agreed to take care of them then. But then I realized from your post that you have to work during the week too, and that you have to pay for childcare during that time.
Doesn’t seem fair. It would be great if you could also have time with your kids on the weekends, when they have free time, and that Shane could also have time with them during the week, when they have homework.