I love my kid so much....
all day I did spring break house duties: laundry, cleaned the car like it hasn't been cleaned in two years (what the f**k was on the back seat?), I even cleaned out the glove box, (I know I'm going to get better gas mileage now) worked on some school work, tidied, organized, did an art project and all day he played with his buddy from next door, going between going outside to play football, then inside for xbox, then outside to play baseball, inside for xbox, outside for play structure, inside for xbox, outside for bike riding. They were a virtual see saw of playing. At one point, Jake said, I love spring break. He reminded me of Dash in "The Incredibles" when he says "I love this family" with a tired, happy sigh. Jake even looks a bit like dash, minus the fast feet.
I love spring break too. We've done field trips, bike rides, play dates, visits, sleep overs. Today was a no plan day. Days of no plans are a huge rarity in this house, it's liberating to attack the day with nothing. I must admit at first it makes me uncomfortable, as if I don't make each day off a huge adventure, I'm wasting it. But in the effort to be more like the Buddah, I am trying to have more of these days: they are crucial, gorgeous, relaxing, productive, happy.
We just watched the Nancy Drew movie. I was disappointed but anything Nancy Drew is cool with me. Emma Roberts was actually a decent choice but as usual the script smelled like old sweaty penny loafers.
...some times I am filled with so much love for my son I feel as if my whole body wants to laugh and lift off the ground.
I am the luckiest mother in the world. Sometimes I thank my husband for giving me Jake and allowing me the space and time to enjoy every second I can. I learned with the step kids that all too soon they're gone and on their own and they barely come to visit.
Sigh....
