I went to clean the garden out yesterday and saw the biggest spider I have ever seen....that being said, it keeps getting bigger in my memory. But really, it was BIG. So, I decided to delegate this task as one of Joshua's daily chores. We usually think of something easy, like unpack a box or two, but not today....today it was cleaning out the back garden.
GAH!!!! THIS IS WHY I'M DRINKING WINE NOW!!!!!
Josh is also scared of spiders...it's my fault, I know. But, (until you have a tween boy, don't judge) I made him conquer his fears today...solely on the fact that I've never met a man that is
It was insane. He kept coming in, saying he couldn't do it....that he saw huge spiders and was too scared. Then, there was a toad. Yeah, only my kid would be scared of a toad!! (I'd take a million toads over one spider) I was going to pick it up and kiss it, but for one, I already have my prince and for two, Josh may have passed out.
It was definitely a struggle though. I have never actually struggled with him so much over anything. He did a great job during the time he was actually working and not complaining....needless to say, there is a lot more for him to do tomorrow.
When my husband came home, bearing iced coffee and mint chocolate chip ice cream, I had one of my ah-ha moments...this is what it is like to have a partner in parenting. And after so many years of not having that, DAMN does it feel good. Even though he had an incredibly hard day, he had still taken that minute to acknowledge me....he does this all the time. Such a small gesture can mean so much when you're stressed and he understands that more than anyone I have ever know...no wonder I feel in love with him.
I make sure to tell him how much I appreciate each little thought because it amazes me how thoughtful he is.
Well, here's to tomorrow and hoping Josh finds his inner brave... sigh.
Say a little prayer for my sanity, y'all.
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