Escape
Recently, Mrs. J and I left Little J with a babysitter so that we might enjoy some time away from the daily routine.
It was an interesting mix of relief and guilt all rolled up into one package.
To our credit, we only phoned once to check in. It was more for the babysitter than anything, as Little J can be quite the fusspot in the evening hours.
In another sappy moment, I realized that I had several photos and movies of the tyke on our digital camera, so in true softie fashion I plugged the camera into the TV and had a little slideshow time.
Adult in Training
It’s amazing how much of one’s life a child truly commands. I certainly anticipated my life changing when we had the little one, but I never realized how different it was until this weekend.
And it is a good thing to spend time away once in a while. If not for your own sanity, then definitely to strengthen the family bond.
I know in my heart that I will not be able to hold onto Little J forever. One day, far in the future, she will separate from us to live her own life. The strange part is that I am preparing her to do that.
Someone once said that the best leaders are the ones who train their followers to replace them or surpass them.
And that is what we do as parents. We try our best to enable our children to do the one thing we fear the most – lose their dependency on us.
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Barking Space 
Nice thoughts—I’m looking at them from the other end of the spectrum as my kids are all grown and gone. It was satisfying but bittersweet getting them there.
Was going to send a text to wish Mrs. J the best, and fun times to you both for your night(s) in NOTL.
NKOTB!
Jorge, you’re well on your way to preparing the lil tyke to become a leader!
Sarah feels the exact same way each time she leaves me at how with the sitter. But then she comes home, and I’m crying and soiled… and it’s just a bad scene, really.
DAVE! Too funny.
Depend!
My friend Sam says that her job as a mother is to render herself obsolete 🙂
They may physically leave you one day, but they will always carry you in their hearts and you them, I know I still carry my parents in mine.
As for your take on being a parent, no truer words were ever spoken
Aw, Jorge is all sentimental.
The truth is, by the time she’s 15 you’ll be ready to kick her arse out the door.
My Mom told me when I was still pregnant that the best gift you can give a child is the example of a happy marriage. It’s the only thing that gets me out the door when I would rather be at home with my little man. It’s nice to get away and it’s FANTASTIC to come back home.
you are already on the path to the truth and respect of your child …