Over the course of the next week and a half Nick had helped me find a live in nanny for JD and Cheyenne. Her name is Annie. She was a 50 something year old widow that had never had and kids of her own. Annie was aware that she would work for about 14 days at a time and be off for most of the time that I was home. Today was the day that she was moving in and starting work tomorrow so that I could get ready to leave.
I was running around the house trying to figure out what all I needed to pack for about 2 weeks on the road while Nick and the kids helped Annie get settled in. At dinner that evening I gave her a run down of the kids, attitude problems, weird traits and whatnot. My kids were odd balls to say the least.
3 days later:
I really was not looking forward to this day, saying bye to my little ones was never easy no matter the amount of time we were going to be apart. Nick was standing behind me rubbing my back to comfort me as I called the kids into the living room. “JD, Cheyenne come here please.” “Yes ma’am.” They both called out as they ran to me. “Guys I am leaving for a few weeks. Ms. Annie will be here with you. Please be good for her. She will call me if you get out of line.” I said as I kneeled down in front of them. “I am going to miss you very much babies. But I will call every night to tell you goodnight. Ok? Do whatever Ms. Annie needs you to do. You still have your chores too. I love you honeys.” I told them with tears in my eyes as I gave each of them hugs and kisses. “I love you too Momma!” they both told me and hugged me and kissed me.
“You ready babe?” Nick asked me. “Yeah, I guess as ready as I will ever be.” I answered him. “Annie, if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call me. You know where all the numbers are at. Thanks again.” I called out to my nanny as I reached for the door.
The drive to Houston was about an hour but it felt like it took forever. I already missed my kids and Nick could tell that I was hurting. “Amanda honey, 2 weeks is going to pass before you know it. You are going to have so much to do and meet so many people that you will lose track of time.” He said placing a comforting hand on my thigh as he drove. “I know, this just sucks though. I am rarely away from my kids.” I told him leaning back into my seat. “You will be ok baby girl.” Nick smiled as he grabbed my hand and kissed it.
