Even four day weekends pass too quickly

 The four days that I was home went so very quickly.  Of course, it isn't like we were all just home doing nothing and relaxing.  That is exactly why, during the early days of the virus shut-down, there were reasons to be grateful for the time we all had together to just relax.

Thomas had his schooling to do both days.  We also realized he was a little behind in things that were supposed to be accomplished, so he spent some additional time doing that.  Also, he was struggling with his finance class, and since I know a thing or two about that I spent some time helping.  Andrew arrived home Saturday evening.  It was so nice having him back.  Just having him home again seemed to help with Abby's health.  She was so excited, and has been improving.  She still isn't where we would like her to be, but we know she isn't suffering greatly at this point.

I also spent a significant part of the weekend trying to "get ahead".  I made sure the house was picked up.  I worked on some laundry.  I made a major trip to the grocery.  I did everything I could think of doing to try to make this week less stressful.

I did it because I can't imagine that Andrew's week could be more stressful.  As soon as he is done teaching today, he has to take Thomas to a school physical appointment.  Then he needs to get back and work an athletic event this evening.  He also has to work another one tomorrow evening, and then Wednesday and Thursday are extra hours required for conferences and/or work planning.  Friday is another athletic commitment.  It's a lot for him to think about, especially as the stress of school restarting and his dad's health are still all there.  I have meal planned to make sure I have the ingredients I need, as well as making sure they are the types of dishes that he can reheat.  He commented that he knows I am trying to help, and he appreciates it.

We make a good team, and I'm grateful for him.  We are getting very close to the days when it is just going to be he and I again.  While it makes me sad that my kids have grown up so very fast, I'm also very grateful that Andrew is the person with whom I get to share this life.