Single Mom

Todd is in the final push (2 weeks EEEEK!) before the Bar Exam and is staying out at his parents house. There he has peace and quiet for studying, a car for Portillo's runs, and .... did I mention peace and quiet?

While he is away Ben and I are on our own.

I would like to tell all the single working moms out there how much I admire them. I do not know how you do what you do day in and day out. It is so much work! Even on days when Todd was working and studying late and I had the full responsibility of Ben all day, I knew that Todd woudl be home SOMETIME to give me a break. I always know I have backup.

Ben and I got the have breakfast with our favorite group of "brunchers" Auntie Y'vonne, Auntie Laurie and Auntie Lin on Saturday morning. It takes Ben a little while to warm up to the group of ladies, but once he does they are best friends! (Although he did ask for Josh the entire way to the restaurant, he seemed to forget all about him as soon as he saw Y'vonne!)

Another side effect of Ben hanging out with me a lot more than Dad is that he picks up Mommy's traits and mannerisms. This weekend Ben: wore high heels, put on make up, got his toe nails polished (clear polish!), and was seen walking around the house holding a bra up to his chest telling me all about his "boo boos" (boobs). I think after the bar exam, Daddy might need to take him to a monster truck rally or something equally "manly".