November is the stress season around our house, because an important conference for my husband happens at the end of the month, and he works long hours to prepare for it. When he works long hours, that means lots of quality time with me and the kiddo. So, the last few days have been hard. And, when Kiddo only takes one nap (like today, again) she's what we call "delicate." An example of her delicate feelings are that she squealed with joy to see her dad walking towards her when he came home, and was soon crying inconsolably when he put her on the floor in the kitchen - usually one of her favorite places to play.
My good husband, although exhausted from his own work, had seen during the last few days that I was at the end of my rope too. So he offered to make dinner tonight. Knowing that I also needed a break from our sweet daughter, tonight he wore the backpack, and Kiddo watched the cooking from her favorite perch.
My husband used his considerable talents in the kitchen to make a delicious stew, and we had a nice hour or so together before putting the baby down, sending him back to school, and me settling in to get the work done I intended to do during her nap.
We'll all be glad when this month is over.
