Missing them already

I have a trial in Chicago Wednesday, Thursday and Friday . . . of course, it doesn't make sense to drive home each night. So I will be staying in the Windy City. It will be my first time away from Jacob and Grace overnight. While I may not see them during my busy working days, being at home each night -- if only to tuck them in and give them a kiss as they are sleeping -- still makes my day. Now, I will spend 3 full days away . . . and for a reason that is not very exciting!

I am not looking forward to the time away. I will miss my kids. I am jealous that Franco gets to stay at home - watching them grow - spending every day with them. There are days that I go home, and I know Franco is wishing he could go to work (yeah, there are crazy days!). But I know that he has the better part of the deal. The sacrifices made to support our family, yet allow the kids to grow up with family, are not always easy. We are fortunate that Franco is able to stay home and care for Jacob and Grace. And it brings some sense of comfort to me when I miss time with them -- knowing that he's there with them; that they have a parent with them. But it doesn't take away my feelings of missing them.

I can't wait until this week is over! It can't come soon enough!