So this morning as we were driving to school, my five-year-old asked me why he wasn’t going to be a “walker” tomorrow and Friday. *Explanation: The one day I don’t work, I can take him to school; these days he’s considered a “walker.” All the other days of the week he’s considered a “busser.”*
His class is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea this Friday; so I’ve switched my work schedule to work Wednesday so I don’t have to work on Friday. He thought he’d get to be a walker Wednesday and Friday. *Heart. Sad.*
“Sorry, kiddo, nope. Just on Friday,” I explain.
Pause. “Oh.” Another pause. “Why does Sam get to be a walker everyday, then?” (Names changed to protect the innocent.)
“Well, Sam’s mom doesn’t work in an office. She stays at home and works there,” I say.
“Why do you work, then?” he asks.
“Mommy would love to stay home with you, but both Mommy and Daddy have to work so we can afford to live where we live, give you food and clothes and pay bills.”
“Well, then how can Sam’s mom stay home?”
“I’m not sure. They must be able to afford it,” I answer.
Long pause. “I’ll give you all the money in my piggy bank, Mommy. Then you can afford to stay home,” he says.
*Heart. Breaking.*
“Awww, that is so sweet, honey. Unfortunately, that probably wouldn’t be enough money to pay for all we have to pay for. But I wish it were.”
So sweet of your child to offer his piggy bank for you to stay..
Kimmy, right? He can be such a little sweetheart. Thanks for the comment!
Aww, this post made my heart melt a little. What a truly generous and loving gesture. Wonder where he gets that from, hmm? š
If only it were so easy to be a stay-at-home mom these days….
Oh, that is just too sweet… what a precious little boy you have and what a generous heart! ā„
Zuva & SomeGirl: Thanks for the comments! I love his generous little heart, and I hope he never loses it. =)