FREEDOM!

We had a visit from a PHN yesterday for PP's PCA assessment, and it turned out better than I could have imagined.

My lil PP qualifies for 31 hours of PCA time every week. WHOA! Can you say, "AWESOME SAUCE?!" The kind that is the thousand island kind...yes!

This is such amazing news because I expected only about 20 hours, but now I have more time to do wonderful things for my family and not feel guilty about it. I always feel bad leaving PP with a sitter, even though it's always her grandparents. I can't even explain why I feel guilty, but I think that any mommy would know what I am talking about. Maybe it's because PP cries when I leave and it makes me feel bad.

Thankfully, this emotion is fleeting. I keep reminding myself that PP needs to be around other people and get to know her family and friends. She can't always do that with me holding her hand, and I need to let her explore the world with other people so she can build trust with them. It's all fine and dandy!

With that said, I am excited for this weekend! Tonight, I get to spend time in good company for the evening; running amok through a beautifully landscaped yard and watching tight-rope shenanigans, sans PP. Tomorrow, I get to watch a long-time friend tie the knot! My sister, Lee, is the Maid of Honor! My most immediate family will be there so I will get to dress up and hang out with some of my favorite people! Yay! Sunday is Father's Day. As of right now, a BBQ is in order with some lovely friends and their sweet baby. I won't be with PP the entire weekend, but it's ok to put a clamp in the umbilical cord now and again. I've heard before that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but a break for mommy makes the world a little brighter.

Thank goodness for positive energy, even if it takes a little while for it to run it's circle.

Tasty s'mores and no chores
XoX