I braved running errands with both boys this afternoon. As we set out, I calmly told them I would not be answering requests or most questions, so would they please do their own thing and follow along peacefully. Between the warm, sunshiny weather, strong winds, that I kept my voice conversational, and their willingness to go along with my plan, we enjoyed being together for two hours of “responsibility” and preference (a trip to the local Roastery for two pounds of coffee). And the boys got along, even when they disagreed.
A bonus was my younger son helping me brush our eighteen year old cat after I gave her sub-q fluids. We were able to remove at least five clumps of matted fur from her side, clumps that were pulling on her skin. She was SO happy! M asked why. I told him we were grooming her like her mom used to do. This idea struck him as very cool.
Day 17