The King of Everything’s science project is due tomorrow. Since I came down with the Plague (TM), I wasn’t able to go tromping around in the creek with my mom and my son on Mother’s Day. I’ve been in quarantine, unable to kiss my boy or run around having fun with him. Tonight, for the first time since Friday morning, I’ve been able to kiss him goodnight.
Joy!
Course, now he’s coming down with a cold, but I won’t say no to a kiss, not even if it means I’m sick for another week.
In our harried rushed days, filled with work and carpool and homework and battting practice and piano lessons and teeth brushing, I find sometimes I’ve gone days without the luxury of standing still for a moment and just looking at that boy. Behind his constand movement and talk, he’s growing into a clever, quick-witted boy with a soft spot for babies and animals, a passion for paleontology, a gift for words, and a deep sense of justice.
Those stolen moments, carved from the frantic pace of our lives, are so precious to me.
What are your favorite things about being a single parent?
Issa, I feel selfish when I admit that. *grin* but it’s nice to get the love, and have that little boy hug all to yourself, without having to worry about what the ex is thinking, what fight you’re going to have, what disappointment you’re going to have to swallow.
My favorite thing is that his evening routine is solely mine. Story time, bath, and putting him to bed — moments of snuggling and cuddling he simply will not allow during the day, lol. The feel of his little body in my arms as he drifts off to sleep — it’s all mine, and for that I’m truly grateful.
Rachel… the science project was about carpenter ants. he didn’t win a prize, though. That will be tomorrow’s post about disappointment!
Soccermom, not a problem!
Love this post! Beautiful.
So, what’s the science project?
My favorite part right now? Bedtime, cuddling up, and hearing about my kid’s day, when she really spills ALL…
Precious for good reason…give him 10 more kisses for good measure