Now for a personal note. I kept my nephew, an adorable little 4-year-old, for a 24-hour period, all by myself. Big deal, right? YES! I am a single woman, without much experience with children and this was the longest time I had him all to myself. I AM EXHAUSTED. Even after a Sunday for recovery. I can barely even think, which makes me irritable and a “joy” to have at work. My proverbial hat goes off to all mothers of 4-year-olds. You are truly amazing.
Asher and I swam, played at the park, and swam, and fed the ducks and turtles by the pond and swam, and swam and finally took a nap (PTL!) But while he was with me I was able to love on him constantly, and he needs that. You see, his parents are going through a divorce, and my family is seeing first hand how that affects a small child. He told me that his mother was gone, and she had left because of him. My heart broke. I told him that his mother did not leave because of him, and he said okay, but did he really believe that? I don’t know.
What I do know is that when someone meets my, nephew they cannot help but love him. He is friendly, loving, handsome, bright, and…Asher. He is my favorite man, and I love him.
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With all of your love and support, I know Asher will get through this. Four-year-olds are exhausting, I know, but he will remember his special day with you. Just keep being there for him. Jamie