Me and my Shadow

I suspected that when school started and I was left alone with Trevor on Mondays and Fridays, he would give me a run for my money. Trevor is constantly being entertained by his siblings, and I just assumed he would expect the same from me. He does, after all, have a history of being high maintenance in the entertainment department.

I couldn't have been more wrong. Or more pleasantly surprised.

Ya see, I've never really spent so much time with one of my children as a 3-year-old. Priya was just 18 months when Deven was born. Deven was only 2 when Trevor was born. I've almost always had at least 2 kids home...or, if I DID manage to have only one, they were pretty young and still in need of diaper changes and naps.

Let me tell ya, this 3-year-old stuff is fun.

Friday morning Trevor suggested we play outside in our jammies after Animesh took the older two to school. The temps were cool, the sun was peeking out from behind the trees, and, in Trevor's mind, it was the perfect time to ride a scooter. I must agree that it was, and I was so grateful Trevor persuaded me to leave the dirty dishes in the sink and to relish in some play time with him one-on-one.

Later, after my dr. appointment, we went to Target and then to lunch. Thankfully, he suggested Chilis and not McDonald's. He sat across from me in the booth as we shared chips and salsa, and we engaged in such interesting conversation I felt as if I couldn't get enough. The observations, viewpoints, and facial expressions offered by this young child never cease to amaze me. Plus, he's just so darn cute to look at.

Later, when we were driving to the school to pick the kids up, Trevor said to me from the back seat, "Mom, it was a fun day with just you and me."

Indeed it was, my sweet baby boy. Indeed it was.