Ryan has been taking the kids out of the house every Saturday for three weeks now, giving me time to get the chores around the house done so that James can relax when he gets home from work. Today is no different; he’s scheduled to pick Eli and Kenzie up at ten then return them by eight at the latest. At nine, I go upstairs to ensure both kids are ready for when Ryan arrives. I knock on Eli’s door since I have laundry for him to put away. “Hey bud, can you put these away?”
“Yes, mommy,” Eli replied as he zipped up his backpack. “I am taking some matchbox cars to Ryan’s today. Is that okay?”
“Of course, it is okay. Those are your toys.” I assure him. “Have you brushed your teeth yet?”
“Yes.” He nodded as he took his pile of clothes from me and set them on his b
