As always, summer is flying by. More than anything this summer, I am trying to cherish the memories we are making each day. Even now, with the kids' activity schedules I am recognizing the scarcity of fun family time, and I know my days of parenting 24/7 are dwindling.
I am cautiously optimistic this is the end of the really tough weeks. Mom finished her radiation on Wednesday, and even today she is doing better than yesterday. I stayed overnight with her last night, drove home this afternoon for about 18 hours, and then will be back tomorrow morning and stay again overnight. Not only can it be mentally draining when Mom is having a rough day, but the nights I've stayed I am averaging less than four hours of sleep so it is pretty physically draining as well. Even though I am exhausted when I get home, I want to spend the afternoons with the kids rather than napping, especially when I have to turn around and be gone again tomorrow. Next week though, is our three day vacation to Columbus and I am VERY much looking forward to fun family time and making memories!
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