Jake and I bid a sad adios today to Patricia, the phenomenally sweet woman who has looked after him at the gym. She and her toddler daughter are returning to her home in Bolivia, to be reunited with her 12 year old son, whom she has not seen in 6 years. I'm thrilled for her, but of course also wish she could stay. Jake is going to be doubly devastated when we go back to the gym on Monday -- no Miss Patricia, and, most likely, no more cake. (Twice this week, he has benefitted from sweet farewells, leading to his announcing throughout the day, "I eat cake at my gym!")
Although she doesn't read this blog, I'm sending out a sincere thank you into the ether, and hoping she knows just how much she's meant to Jake and me. Adios, amiga!
About Me
- 'Cause I'm the Mommy
- I'm a full-time mom, home raising two wonderful children with the support of a fabulous husband. I "retired" 6 years ago from the Capitol Hill rat race, and haven't looked back. Sure, I miss spending my days with grown-ups and going to the bathroom without company, but I wouldn't trade the chance to truly raise my kids for anything. The days are long, the pay is horrible, but the years go by too quickly. When I'm not chasing kids, I like to read, get out with friends, garden, and kick back at Starbucks with a tall 2% latte.
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