Put the kids on the bus this morning. Won't see them again until Monday after work.
Last night, just before saying prayers with the kids (W was in their room with us packing for their trip), the kids said they were sad I wasn't going and that they would miss me. Thanks guys, I will miss you too and can't wait to hear about the trip on Monday when you get back.
After putting the kids to bed, I watched a little TV in the den. Very little discussion with W, as in virtually none. And right now, I really don't feel like talking to her. So, I went to bed a little early.
I then heard W decorating our Christmas tree alone. Rather than stop her since that was something we should do as a "family," I decided it would be better to allow my W this little slice of reality and what it would be like once we D - I won't be there to help decorate her tree. I will be busy decorating mine with the kids. A bit sad, but she needs to own this.
This morning, I put the kids on the bus then came back in the house. I normally eat breakfast, read a little in my Bible, then head to work. This morning, I had no desire to stick around, so after putting the kids on the bus (and giving them a BIG hug) I grabbed my Bible, told my W I wanted to know the kids arrived safely (she said she would let me know) and I left for work. I didn't offer to help her pack or say anything else to her. Her trip, not mine.
So, shifting gears this morning from missing kids already to planning my weekend - just me and my dogs. And the cat. And the fish.
