I had a wonderful afternoon. We're getting ready to go out, packing the kids up and finding shoes and all that, and I suddenly realized there was nothing I needed to go out for—everything being shopped for was either directly for Lou or better chosen by him. And I said so. And immediately, he says, "Well, I can take the kids out if you want to stay home." I was floored. I don't think he's ever offered to do that before. I've suggested it, usually to a great deal of protest, and we usually compromise that he'll take one. This time, he took them both, and I got to spend almost three hours at home, by myself!!!
I put in a bunch of my CDs and sang along, with no one around to whine that it wasn't Scooby-Doo or tell me "Stop singing, Mommy!" Did two loads of laundry, a load of dishes, cleaned up the kitchen and living room, reorganized the front room, cleaned off the piano and another piece of furniture (total clutter-collectors) in the dining room. By the time they got back, happy and smeared with ketchup, I was hot and tired with sore legs and sciatic nerves—but man, was it fun! I forgot how nice it was to be home completely alone. Ah, the small things that make you happy once you become a mom!
Interviewed our first babysitter today, as well. She comes again on Thursday to watch the boys, but it'll be after they're in bed. Gives us all a chance to ease into things. She can't do daytime sits, though (school), so I'm going to have to give that one some thought.
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