Trials and Tribulations

Shanna's first multi-day-n-night travel since the addition of Liam was this past week. It was supposed to the whole week, but she was able to return early. Thank God.

I'm don't know about Liam, but Galen certainly missed her. They got a morning routine, and mine doesn't replicate that. They have conversations over breakfast, me, not so talkative. The good news was that all three mornings I got up before he did and had a chance to read my newspaper. It's the little things in life.

The day was no different. He played, I did dishes, we read, he scattered toys throughout the house and fiddled with Liam. Some days, it just feels like the toys should be deposited at Goodwill. Or, where did all these come from?

Shanna's post-work day return home was sorely missed. For me, it's usually a chance to change gears, make dinner, something other than watch two bundles of energy. For those several days my break had to wait until past Galen's bedtime.

She has quite the travel schedule though the end of the year. I know I'll survive, I know the kids won't suffer too badly. All the same, she will be missed.