Tonight, Nick had a workshop to go to, so Madeline and I took advantage of the one-on-one time and had ourselves a little date. Although it is sometimes a challenge (and often requires a babysitter), I do my best to make sure that each of the kids gets time with me all to themselves. With this new workshop being a weekly event from now until May, my one-on-one time with Madeline just got a lot easier for the time being.
We ducked into a nearby restaurant for a bite to eat. About ten minutes in of non-stop chatter, she looked up and said “I talk a lot, don’t I?” Which is exactly why I know this time is so important to them. (And, funnily enough, exactly what Nick said the last time we went out alone together). They need the time with me without interruptions.
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