After reading to Vinny the other night before bedtime, he says, "you should go be with daddy."
"I should?" I say. "Why?"
"Because he's your husband, and you should spend time with him," says Vinny.
"So you don't want me to stay until you fall asleep?" I ask. "Are you going to be ok?"
"I'll be fine," Vinny assures me. "I fell asleep by all myself last night."
It's funny how an 8 year old child can be so full of wisdom one moment, and full of something else, the next.
Oh, the paradox of parenting. It's enough to drive a crazy person, sane. But for the moment, I believe I will hang onto to crazy, otherwise, I might start drinking.
4 comments:
Yes, being a Mommy can drive you crazy but it all goes sane when your beautiful child turns to you and says, "you are my best friend". No regrets at being a Mommy. Just remember eventually you will get to be a grandparent and the fun really begins then.
I really like this post, and the photo of Vinny, what a darling. I thought I was unconventional staying with my daughter (5) 'til she falls asleep, but I guess I can do it 'til she is at least 8, now! Thanks!
Mom somehow grandparent seems very far off for, but I know it's probably right around the corner right.
I always had a hard time falling asleep as a kid. Sometimes I still do. So if I can help my kids with this then I'm gonna do it. Besides I always think the day will come when they won't want me around and their friends will be more important. And that day is right around the corner.
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