Thursday, March 12, 2009

A night without kids

Tomorrow I leave for an overnight trip without my kids.
Last time I left Phelan overnight was a year ago for the Spring Equinox and other than one night when he was 3 mos old, that was the first time I had spent the night away from him, Considering I was pregnant at the time, I don't consider it a true kid free night.
I've never left Cleo overnight before.

I'm a little anxious.

Not so much about the kids, I know now that they will be fine. Phelan loves to hang out with his Papa and 'fix things'. Cleo is an easy baby and my mother is coming to take care of her, and Mom (aka, Lala.) is amazing with children, especially babies.
I'm worring about my mom. She holds a lot in and sometimes my father treats her like a servant, and she seems to have accepted that role for herself. I want this visit to be as easy for her as possible and for her to have fun with her only grandkids. I'm worried that if my dad stays as well, she will be in a position where she will be worrying about what he needs or cooking and tidying up. I was hoping to get a bunch of food cooked in advanced for her, but that didn't pan out.
Everything seems to take so much longer when there is a baby involved.

Ok.... (talking to myself, again.) They will be fine. Rick will be here, Mom can take care of herself. They will be fine. Don't forget to leave the kids medical cards.