There are only so many times Jackson can march back and forth through the three rooms that are our apartment. His pity party? Seeping out in temper tantrums - practically begging for more play, more time with mama. Time that I haven't been giving him because I have been lost in my misery.
Then Kris broke my little violin - popped the string of my misery and sent me and little man to the park after dinner. Alone. It wasn't fancy; the trip didn't cost any money but we were outside together. We played, laughed and just were.
Family time. One-on-one. Date Night. It has all been few and far between.
Until the last few days. We've walked the dogs around the apartment complex. We've gone to the park even if it means taking thirty minutes to get my mom ready. Today? Kris went in to work early and we ruined our dinner with frozen yogurt. It wasn't fancy but we were communicating, spending time together. He keeps chipping away at the ice on my heart that insane husband of mine.
I prefer it not to be fancy!
Your husband is a keeper!! And it never has to be fancy, just enough. Have a good weekend, Sam.
ReplyDeleteNot fancy, just enough! You're so right! We could be at home but if we're talking and spending time together it's enough!
DeleteSounds like you definitely needed a good one-on-one. Frozen yogurt sounds really good now.. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of ice cream for dinner! Yum!
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right..soemtimes the most special things are the least fancy. It's especially difficult when you're on a budget or when you have a little one or are taking care of someone....you just don't have the resources to be fancy!
ReplyDeleteExactly we need two babysitters to get out! One for my mom and one for little man.
DeleteSounds like you have a husband that loves you very much. So nice that he could see you needed to be pulled out of your funk and that spending time with him and your son would be just the thing to do it.
ReplyDeleteAh, good man! That frozen yogurt looked delightful. I'm glad he's not playing second fiddle at your pity party and trying instead to cheer you up!
ReplyDeleteI love how you use pictures to tell your story. The contrast between the temper tantrum shots and the happy yogurt pic remins me of all the crazy ups and downs in a day with a little one.
ReplyDeleteOk, the temper tantrum picture is adorable. I know, it's agony. But adorable agony.
ReplyDeleteAnd hang in there. I'm sure this is hard. Give yourself time and space, as much as you can.
I do agree hence the reason I was taking pictures instead of comforting him. Fail but at least I got those great shots!! Haha
DeleteI've been where you are...and I love the honesty. Love it.
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