Wow a whole week. I can't believe I made it, and let me tell you, today the "enchantment" wore off. I think kiddo hadn't been getting enough sleep (because we had been sleeping in our "fort" all week. He woke up this morning in a mood. When it was time to get ready for preschool he had a full-on meltdown. I finally picked him up and carried him (kicking, screaming, ranting, etc.) to school. I took him into class and asked if it was OK if I left him like that. They said it was fine, so I gave them my cell # and told them if he didn't calm down to call me.
I went home to a much needed quiet house, and no phone call ever came (sigh of relief). I spent the 2 hours he was in preschool re-assembling my room. Putting up my drapes, moving furniture back in the room, etc. It is now back exactly how it was, just different colored walls.
Once I picked kiddo up from preschool we came home. He was much better for a while. We played games, and visited. My dad called around 4:00 and said he car broke down, and could we come rescue him in Bountiful. I was super glad to assist, as it is very rare I get to return a favor to my parents.
Once we got home though kiddo had another meltdown. He didn't get what he wanted, or didn't want to do what we were doing, etc. etc. etc. Finally it was bedtime. I told him he had to go to bed in his bed tonight, and he lost it again. Kicking, screaming, bargaining, and all other sorts of kid tactics ensued. We both were tired and frustrated. He just kept crying "I miss my dad. Mom, I miss my dad." We will both be glad when he gets home.
I took a quick picture on my computer to send to Jared of Xander missing his dad:
We both miss you Jared. Just over one more week. I hope we can both make it!!!
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Poor kiddo. I hope he is much better today for you with a little bit better sleep for you.
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