Gut Shot

I changed my work schedule so Alex can come home after school instead of going to day care.  And now I get to see him every day at 3:15.  But I still have to work.  So while he loves coming home, it was a shot to the gut today when he looked up at me with his sweet blue eyes and said, "Mom?  Can you put your jacket on and come play with me?"  And I had to say no because someone needs to know how much 11 unit heaters are going to cost.  Blerg.