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WEEK 74 - JULY 2003

Ignoring our child.

Some nights me and Cheryl are so busy that the kids get ignored. I know this is just part of life, but sometimes I really feel bad. The other night we were paying bills for an hour and I looked up and saw Joshua aimlessly wandering around the living room with the Baby Sling over his shoulder playing with the cat. It was so sad! The poor guy just wanted a little interaction. We both dropped what we were doing and went to play with him.

In reality I'm sure he was fine. Just the site of him carrying the Baby Sling spoke volumes to us.

Oh, for a night alone.

So some nights we feel bad for ignoring Joshua, and other nights we wish he would just go to sleep and leave us alone! I think I'm entering that "I'm sick of kids all over the place and I wish I could just have one whole day and night alone with Cheryl" phases. Isn't this the age where normal people leave their kids with grandma and grandpa and go on vacation? Maybe Cheryl and I should do that.

Maybe pigs could fly. Maybe I'll win the Lottery tomorrow.

Sometimes it gets tough always being there for you kids, and nurturing a close attachment. But to me our relationship with our kids is worth it. Cheryl and I will have our time alone someday (if I ever get around to making an appointment with the Urologist). In the meantime, we steal five minutes here and there, and enjoy the occasional childless evening when turkey head goes to sleep early.

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