workin 9 to 5

When I was mired in diapers and kids and wanted a little sanity, I would warn Matt that I was going to need to go out by myself for a little while when he got home. Several times I left and went to Oakbrook mall and just walked around by myself. Because that's what I figured I needed. But then I would get sad being without my kids. I would feel guilty for ever wishing to be away from them and I would start to miss them. I would go home early and tearily kiss them goodnight. Even though I couldn't understand the fact at the time, I know now that taking time to myself was a good thing and not something to feel guilty about. Everyone is better off for it.

Now I just started work and being alone at my desk feels like wandering around Oakbrook knowing that I am missing my appendages and wishing I could go home early and kiss them.

Disturbing Ellie question

Ellie: "Dad, what would happen if I cut someone's head off with a scissors?"
Matt: (very calmly): "How do you think that would make that person feel?"
Ellie: "Dead."