Maybe today isn’t the day for a solo kid, and that’s totally fine! But maybe it’s the day to start the conversation. Ask your child: “How do you feel about staying home for 10 minutes while I grab the mail?” Their answer will surprise you.
Embrace the process. It’s messy, exciting, and full of tiny victories. You’re not just counting down to freedom; you’re building a thoughtful, capable little human. And that? That’s the most inspiring job in the world.
Go ahead. Start dreaming about that quiet cup of tea. You’ve got this. And more importantly, they’ve got this.
