Parting Gift

My cousin leaves today. Where has the summer gone?

She said she would take Mr. R early to let me get a bit of sleep. She got me up about 12 am (?) because Max had puked all over everything. He has never puked in his life and this is the second time this summer, both after being at the beach/in the sun for quite a bit. I got him bathed while she changed the sheets and I got him back to bed.

As I stumbled back into the living room with Mr. R still asleep planning on taking him, I asked when he was ready to eat and she said soon that she'd do it. I said great just bring him in to me when done/your ready and headed back to sleep.

Just woke up a few minutes ago bursting with the need to pump and went to check on things and yes he is about to eat again. I commented that you never brought him in to me. She said, my parting gift to you. Ah, how sweet it was. Thank you. Thank you dear cousin.

I'll finish pumping. Then, go take over. I'm not sure she planned this on the onset, but it was oh so nice and much needed for me.

I know she has to get home and back to her own life, but I so don't want to see her go. I'm not sure how I would have made it through the summer without her. She just made everything so much nicer and easier. Max and I sure are going to miss her and CC.