This week, I got some really special one-on-one time with my son Kohen, my second child.
My husband has been in Vancouver for the past 5 weeks, for school. He has come back almost every weekend, and we've gone there once to see him. His brother, and sister-in-law live over there and have two small kids, so my sister-in-law suggested that my daughter, Presley, come over for a few days to visit.
So Monday came and went. It was time for them to catch the ferry. This was going to be the longest I have been away from my 3 and a half year old daughter. She was so excited to be going on a trip with her Daddy! I told her I would miss her very much and her reply was "it's okay mum, I will talk to you on the 'puter' (computer) and I can call you every day." So cute. How did she get this grown-up?
The last few days have been strange, in a great way. I always thought of my son as a very busy, loud little boy, the last few days have proven me wrong. It has been so quiet and calm in our house. He doesn't feel the need to shout, as his sister isn't trying to talk over him, or interrupting him. He knows my attention is directly on him, and you can see that makes him feel so happy. We have long conversations at breakfast, lunch and dinner, just the two of us, and occasionally Uncle Ty will add to the conversation.
He seems so grown-up in his own unique, little way. His self expression and the words he uses have flourished overnight.
My husband and I have tried to have some special one-on-one time with either child before, but not for this long. I really appreciate the time I was given to truly be with my son. It's amazing how many directions we are pulled as a mother of two or more. Even a mother of one is pulled in different directions, trying to give their husband alone time too.
Take time to appreciate everyone you love in your family individually, as well as a family, because everyone in your family is their own special person.
Love,
Tanesha
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