Togetherness

Last school year, Gavin got out earlier than Chloe and Bennett enabling us to spend some quality time together sharing the events of our days with each other.  This year, his school day is much longer.  He gets home while I'm picking Bennett up from school.  Yet, surprisingly, we've fallen into an unexpected pattern of still getting to share our days with one another.  Once he's done with his homework and before I start preparing dinner, he and I take Ninja on a walk together.  It is during this uninterrupted time together I get to hear all about each class, what he's thinking and how he's doing.  Sometimes we walk in silence just enjoying each other and the weather.  I treasure this unexpected routine and am so thankful I have a son who loves to share his time with me.