After slugging it out in the classroom this week (that is teaching while feeling awful), I arrived home on Friday to a surprising treat. Our evening included pizza by the TV. So, what makes this unusually delightful? It was rare because it included just Kyle, our 13 year old and me for a night together. Kelly was off at a birthday sleepover and Katie was babysitting.
Typically, I'm greeted six days a week with bullet fire questions. "Can I have ____ over to hang out?.... Will you take ___, ____, and me to the basketball/volleyball game? I want to study with ___ at Starbucks." (Yeah, right!) As we enjoyed our dinner, I kept waiting for the social engagement to surface. It never came. She suggested a romantic movie and we settled into a simple and most pleasant night together. I was quietly soaking in her company and contented presence.
Only 5 years ago, pizza nights were the norm with all three girls gathered on the couch. I used to think, "We need to spice up our weekends." Now, we've entered a phase where you need a spreadsheet to keep the whereabouts and activities of the girls straight and quality time with just one daughter is a complete treasure! Having been a parent for 15 fleeting years and realizing we will be "empty nesters" in just 7 short years, I'm going to savor every unexpected occasion like this one.
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