Today was an awesome day, both at work and after work. Work was great and I was able to work a lot with the kids. After school was over, we went to Daniel's karate class and then had to run to the bank before it closed. After that, I decided that after having a weekend where the kids were so helpful and well mannered, I would take the kids out to dinner. I was worried that it would end up being a difficult dinner that was more work than it would be relaxing, but my kids surprised me yet again. They were amazing! They were so well behaved and I didn't have to ask them to behave. I didn't have to argue with them or threaten them with consequences if they didn't behave. It was the most calm meal I have had with them since Ian has been gone. It was quite refreshing. I even received many compliments from waitresses about how well behaved they were and how they were very neat and did not make a huge mess. I was proud and told them so.
Basically it is a good feeling for us to hit our stride and have great days like this, especially with Ian being gone. I have always known that Ian and I could always handle the kids and that they would behave for the two of us together. I knew that they would have good days with me as well as bad days with me. Today though, we all had a great dinner out together and all you heard was laughing and talking. We talked about school, about extra curricular stuff, and about Ian. We miss him and want him back as soon as possible. Until that day comes, though, we are making it on our own and keeping our family strong until we can get our missing link back.
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