Fruit Inspection

…finding silly ways to entertain the kids on night’s Daddy works late and I know they are missing him.

Jeremy’s been working really late the past 2 weeks. Like, later than normal. And like, I didn’t know that was even possible! It sucks for all of us, especially Daddy, but it’s just one of those things that happens from time to time.

It’s not until after dinner that it becomes apparent that something is not quite right. Emery starts asking, “Daddy? Daddy?” After a couple of nights, I try to mix things up a bit. Sometimes I’ll take the kids into town, we’ll pick up carryout and take it to Jeremy’s office. Not only do we get to eat as a family, but by the time we get home it’s bedtime for the little guy.

For Savannah it’s different, but I can always tell once it hits her that her Dad’s been gone too much. She starts waking up in the middle of the night saying she is scared and wants to sleep with us. It happens every time. Usually I let her crawl in bed with her Daddy and I go sleep in her room! I mean, think about it…he is working really long hours and that means I’ll be responsible for the kids literally 24/7 by myself. And that means… I need my sleep!!!

Another fun thing I like to do when we are all feeling bummed out is turn the radio up really loud in the kitchen. We sing and dance and laugh until we fall down. The kids love it when I act like a goof and the sound of their giggling is enough to make me get on the floor and act the fool. Hence, that is where these crazy pictures came from. Last night, on the kitchen floor, my arm stretched out as far as I could, holding the camera, with both children climbing on me like monkeys. It was hilarious…until someone got hurt. And it was ME! :)

This last picture is for you Daddy! We love you and miss you, and we are very proud of your accomplishments and how hard you work for your family! You are the best Daddy EVER and can’t wait until you can be home with us again EVERY night! Bear hugs and Big kisses to you!!!

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