Sunshine

Axel, 2014

Yesterday afternoon, Axel and I embarked on a week solo, with will away for work 'til Saturday.  Last night was a tough one. Lots of throwing fish sticks and shattering pyrex dishes and trying to stand in his high chair and "No" and crying at bedtime.

This morning, naturally, he was snuggly and happy and leafing through his board books and being generally adorable. That's how they get you!

Really, though, it's amazing what a good night's sleep and some sunshine will do. This morning I felt like a human being again, thrilled to be able to walk outside in the nearly 50-degree weather and feeling like "I've got this."

I miss Will a lot; it's been at least a year since we've been apart this long...and I suppose being this far along I would like all of my chickens in the nest. But we're doing okay around here.