Mother's Day is less than a week away. Usually, a week before now, Lisa asks me if I'd like a night or a weekend away at Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. Just me. A luxury room with a hot tub where I can submerge my entire body up to my neck. Room service. A massage. Quiet. Unlimited cocktails. No interruptions. Lisa has offered this gift since 2013. But this year, she did not.
That. Made. Me. Happy.
I'm not going to lie, the temptation is there.
However.
I could not imagine spending Mother's Day Weekend away from Lisa, our kids, and our home.
You can read more about that sentiment here.
I know that Lisa means well. She's very much aware of the struggles I face each and every day being a Work At Home Dog Mom.
I begin my work day at 4 a.m. Sometimes earlier.
Then, after Lisa leaves for work at 5:30 a.m., I'm on my own until she gets home. As of late, she's been working extremely long hours. Some evenings, she doesn't get home until close to 8 p.m.
During that time, I've had to deal with everything from unnecessary disturbances to freaky weather and everything between.
Sure, the kids and I have managed, but there are days when maintaining that balance is a little more trying than others.
But, we take it day by day and we get through our days with flying colors. Lisa comes home to a clean house. A hot dinner. Our kids are happy and content.
We give each other a high five.
Lisa has always been generous with expressing her gratitude for all of that. That has included her offer for an overnight or weekend away a couple of weeks before Mother's Day.
I always express my thanks, but decline.
Again, I don't want to be away from Lisa or our kids or our home on Mother's Day.
I want to be here.
In the moment.
Embracing our life and our kids.
Spending it alone in a luxury hotel room would not provide any of that.
Finally, this year, Lisa got it.
She didn't offer me that gift.
That. Made. Me. Happy.
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