Alone Time

I know what you're thinking, that based on the title, I'm going to say something profound about finding alone time in the corner of a little coffee shop with no kids. Not quite. Realistically, there are probably about 8 daytime hours a week when I'm not with at least one of my kids, but that's a good thing. Here's what I've realized though, just like I need a break from them at times, they also need a break from each other. So, as nice as it is to sneak out for a latte alone, it makes a huge difference in the happiness-level in this house if I take someone with me when I sneak out.

Mary Jane got extra attention last weekend because she was sick and everyone noticed. After Mason & I went to the playground alone for 15 minutes on Saturday afternoon, he was in a much better mood, and that is all it took. Charlotte and I made breadsticks for her snack at school this week on Monday afternoon while Mason & Mary Jane made a fort. It really doesn't take much to make a child feel special, and 15 minutes of one on one time with Mommy or Daddy goes a long way. Maybe you'll get some Mommy alone time when they're teenagers.