Aunt Maggie and Uncle Aaron are in the process of finishing their attic in advance of little Charlie's arrival in late September. In usual Schuering-family style, everyone was on hand this weekend to hang drywall. Actually, the boys did the drywalling, while us womenfolk took care of kids and meals. (That sounds terribly old fashioned, doesn't it?)
Well, Aunt Julie took Henry, Elena, and Evie to the park over the weekend while I stayed behind with Ike and Ingrid, who were napping, so I could get a jump on preparing dinner for everyone. As they were driving to the park, Henry mentioned to Julie that he thought I was really enjoying having all the kids out of the house, since I like to be by myself. Julie responded that sometimes mommies just like to have some time alone to get things done. Henry said, "I know Mom likes it when I'm gone." Julie asked why he would say that, to which he replied, "Because one time, when I told her I had to go to the bathroom, she said, 'Great!!!'"
I'm not sure which is worse - the fact that I was obviously being a little too sarcastic with my child (probably in response to the 12th potty break of the day) or the fact that Henry interpreted by false enthusiasm as happiness that I wouldn't be with him for the 2 minutes it takes him to use the bathroom. Either way, I'm sure he can work it out with his therapist when he reaches adulthood!
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