Valentine's Day Party

February 10th, 2011

Ariana told me today that she wanted me to go to her Valentine's Day party tomorrow.  I told her I couldn't because I had to work.  She almost started crying and said all the other parents would be there.  I told her no not all of them would.  Then she said she would feel left out when all the other kids' moms were there and then she would get sad and not enjoy the party.  I told her she would still have fun and not everybody's mom would be there.

When I went to work that day I found out didn't have patients in the afternoon on Friday and that I could go to the party.  When I picked Ariana up at dance I didn't tell her the good news right away.  I wanted to wait until we got home and surprise her.  On the drive home she told me it was okay that I couldn't go to the party at school.  She only wanted me to go so that I could drive her home.  She hates the bus and wanted a ride home from school.  She also told me she would rather have me work and make money instead of going to her party and not making any money.

When we got home I told her I could go to the party.  She was so excited and gave me a big hug.  Then she told me she only said those things in the car because she didn't want me to feel bad for not being able to go.  She wanted to make me feel better.  Awwww she is so sweet.  But I don't buy it.  I know she really didn't want to ride the bus.  :)

Julia told me today that I never hug her anymore.  :(  That made me sad.  Now I am going to make sure I hug her lots everyday.  I know I hug her.  I guess she just needs more.