Bliss

Sometimes, I like having children who are ok with the following conversation...

"Kids, you know I love you, right?"

'Yes.'

"You know that you make me very happy, right?"

'Yes.'

"I'm used to both of you being at school now, and you didn't have school today, did you?"

'No.'

"I didn't get any 'Mommy time' today, so I'm feeling a bit cross and cranky. It's nothing you did. I just need some 'Mommy time.' Can you be my big helpers by going to bed REALLY well tonight?"

'Yes.'

"Ok, good. I love you."

'Love you, too.'

And then they went to bed, no questions asked.

Quite a successful first day of the school holidays. It also involved shopping and making fun Halloween crafts. Awesome!