Mommy trying to make up for Daddy traveling

The girls have been vocal about their dislike of Daddy traveling and both Daddy and I appreciate their honesty.  I'm sure it's hard to hear for Daddy, but he is missed by all of us.  I go into overdrive because it's hard on the kids and like most parents, I want to help my kids with their pain.  It's a different dynamic when he's gone and I do my best.

Since it is noticeably harder whenever Daddy has to leave on a Sunday and will be gone all week, I compensated by taking them out for a junk food lunch followed by a trip to the zoo.  It was chilly, but we got to see the leopard and tiger cubs.  We made banana muffins, took Ely for a long walk and ate dinner downstairs to watch some TV for a bit before playing some games.  There was some resistance to taking Ely, but I took a break to stay calm and I'm grateful both Samantha and Sofia respected me.  It's okay that I need a minute here and there. I'm human and more importantly, they're seeing coping skills in action.  They see my persevere and recover.  And I remember that these days are special in part because I'm so focused on them trying to meet every need and also because I'm mindful how precious the time is that I have with them.

I relish these moments and marvel at how lucky I am to have these wonderful girls as my daughters.