You can give yourself a beautiful day

In the morning, I packed all the books, crafts,snacks and drinks into two bags. Tian was also excited about going to Sean's house. The traffic was not good as usual. After 45 mintes, finally we got there. However,they were not home. The housecleaner told me that the whole family wouldn't be back until Tuesday. And she introduced me to her daughter as Sean's babysitter. "I am not a babysitter", I said in my head.

Not very happily, I took Tian back inside the car. Then I saw a voice message left in my cell phone. That was Stepheny's message from last Saturday. Sean will not have class until Wedesday. I will lose two days to make money, which is not very encouraging.

But I got more time for me and Tian. I brought Tian to the big playground. It's a very nice sunny day. There were lots of kids there that parking was not very easy. I supposed Tian would be excited about being here. You never know. He inclined to climbe that big blue tube slide eventhough I kept encouraging him. He just malingered somewhere and didn't seem have fun. I need do something. Half pushing,half coaxing, I went up there with him, then I insisted on him to slide with me together. Unwillingly he did this with me. He still seemed no happy and refused to do that again, but at least he had one experience. So, after some observing and thinking, when I told him I would wait for him at the end of the slide, he agreed to try once by himself. I wish I could show you what he looked like when he reached out of the slide. Still a little uneasy, he was obviousely proud of his accomplishment. Then he did it another time, again and again. he jumped, laughted, lifted his hands and exclaimed,"I did it. I did it." We hugged,laughed. Both of us had the feeling of big achievment. Of course, for me, as his mom, I am proud of being there with him, encouraging,giving a little push, and sharing his pride and joy. That worths much more than what I can earn. So, in my heart, I gave a thanks for this no-class day.
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