I vividly remember when Kade was about the age that Ryder is now. It was just him and me. We lived on the Simmons property at that time so we spent our days running around in the fields, throwing rocks in ponds, and chasing cats and dogs. We had simple, fairly structured days. In the afternoon after playing outside, we'd come back in for some down time. He liked to sit on my lap and watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and I'd occasionally close my eyes and get a quick power nap before needing to make dinner.
Today I tried to re-create that situation with Ryder. When Kade gets home from school he likes to have some electronic time and a snack. So Ryder sat on my lap, ate apples and peanut butter with me, and instead of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, we watched Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. I wasn't able to shut my eyes at all, but it was still a relaxing moment that gave me the energy I needed to finish out the day.
I love my sweet kids and the moments like this that I get to spend with them.
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