Sat, Mar 20 2010 | Published in Family Life, Our Lives, Our Photos, Parenting

No Daffodils Tonight

By: Janice

olivia-daffodil

It is hard to imagine while you dance in the sunshine with daffodils, there is a snowstorm keeping me from getting home to you.

“Just one sleep,” I promised you. But I didn’t expect the Chicago airport to shut down with snow in March! I thought I would be home to snuggle you tonight.

I am so sorry my little one. I know you can’t understand why Mommy isn’t always there.

I miss you sweet thing — and I will see you tomorrow. But how about I don’t promise. Maybe that is safer.

Written by Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.

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About Janice

Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom and a new video conversation site called "Say It Face To Face". Along with her twin sister Susan and their mother Joan, Janice also owns two online toy stores -- one specializing in Ride on Toys and the other in Rocking Horses. Janice has a spunky little girl and a rambunctious boy who love to make it difficult for her to work from home.
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11 Comments

  • 1
    Tarasview
    March 20, 2010 | Permalink |

    oh no! Being snowed in sucks!! Hope you get home safe and sound tomorrow :)

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      Janice
      March 25, 2010 | Permalink |

      THANKS – I did get home on Sunday and had played with the kids all afternoon. :)

  • 2
    Amy from Occupation: Mommy
    March 20, 2010 | Permalink |

    Oh, sweet Olivia. I’m so sorry you got snowed in! Were you able to enjoy any of the beautiful day in Philadelphia this afternoon? I came home and told my daughters (3rd grade, kindergarten, 3) about my facial and pedicure and now they want a spa day, too :)

    • 2.1
      Janice
      March 25, 2010 | Permalink |

      Nope – I was in the airport but no worries. Had a great weekend anyway! :)

  • 3
    Kate
    March 20, 2010 | Permalink |

    Awwwwwww, get home safe! and soon!

  • 4
    Susie's Homemade
    March 20, 2010 | Permalink |

    I am so sorry you had to miss her bedtime! I know how much that blows!

  • 5
    Adventures In Babywearing
    March 21, 2010 | Permalink |

    I know- our weather is awful. But you are in Chicago!? :)

    steph

  • 6
    Erica Mueller
    March 21, 2010 | Permalink |

    Awww, I just about cried reading that. It is so hard to break a promise to them, especially when they are so small and trusting.

    But, you will get home, and tell her all about the big snow and how the airplanes couldn’t take off, and she’ll enjoy the story of your adventure. :-)

  • 7
    Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
    March 21, 2010 | Permalink |

    This weather is so crazy, isn’t it! 60 degree weather one day and snow the next… I hope that you make it home quickly to snuggle with her today!!

  • 8
    Lorie Shewbridge
    March 28, 2010 | Permalink |

    Poor mommy – I hate being away from my kids and they are all grown up. It must be so hard when they are little. That is such a lovely photo of Olivia. I bet your home-coming was even better because it was much more anticipated. :-)

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