Monday felt like Thursday.
Thursday felt like Tuesday.
Friday feels like Friday.
Thank goodness.
On Monday, the Lotus Pond Gang went to the mall. Ting and Zhang wanted to shop for clothes. I don’t enjoy wandering around for nothing in particular, but I went anyway because in China I say “yes” to all kinds of things that I’d never do in America.
Once at the mall, Schäfer and I went to play at the toy store. After about 45 minutes, Schäfer had a huge meltdown. He left such a warm impression as I scooped him and and hauled him down 5 floors of escalators.
I asked the taxi driver to head home, but really I wanted to say, “Drive straight to the Nanamaw’s.” I was so exhausted from a week of Hubs being away and not sleeping well, that I just wanted to drop Schäfer off at my Mom’s, wish him a wonderful time of unlimited mac n’ cheese, and return home for 48 hours of slumber.
By Thursday, I was back to my normal self until I received a promotional e-mail from JetBlue Airways offering $29 fares to Bermuda and the Carribean. Again, dropping Schäfer off at the Nanamaw’s seemed like a reasonable idea so Hubs and I could enjoy a long, long nap in the tropics.
Oh my can I feel your pain!! Charley was gone for two weeks right after Joshua’s last surgery, so I too was on my own. It really is wearying!! Now he is home and has some kind of bug and is pretty out of commission!! I truly do not know how single parents do it!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend girly!!!
Hi! I can totally understand the mall meltdown. Doesn’t always feel like everyone is watching?! I would love to join you in the Carribean.
Dearie, I would gladly take him, although right now he may be eating fresh squash, tomatoes, potatoes, corn on the cob, okra, and butter beans…nanamaw
ahhhh… i just wish we lived closer to each other. i would love to enjoy schafer for an afternoon while you napped!
So sorry to hear it’s been a rough week. And I’ve experienced many-a-similar situation. Parenting definitely isn’t for the faint of heart, eh?! Hope you get some well-deserved rest. You’re such a great mommy!
I read the comment from Nanamaw…may I please go stay with her and eat all that stuff!?
I can relate to the need for a nap!
I’d take Schafer too. This age is hard! They are very busy and can be exhausting sometimes do to their need to know everything and get into everything and have their own way all the time.
You are doing a great job though and that means that soon, he’ll be a mature, big brother and a blessing to your whole family. That, in itself, is something to look forward to!
Blessings,
Lisa