Weekend duties

Waking up early to prep a hearty breakfast for my husband and daughter before a soccer game. I'm hesitant to get up because the pillow on my head is so comfortable but my brain tells me I need to get up. They will need the nutrients to sustain them for the day and I remember how much my husband enjoys getting breakfast on the weekends because he's gone in the mornings by the time I get up.
I whip up something separate of their favorite things. This IS not my normal routine but I'm still in a cooking mood. And, I love to hear them Ohhh and ahhhh when their palates enjoy their food which I determined (intrinsic reward) validates my cooking. The last reward was seeing my daughter's team win their soccer game and I gave her a good start to her day that required a great deal of calories to help her team win.

The rest of weekend was nothing spectular but some greatly needed relaxation with great conversation. We got to spend some quality time with the parentals. I recently reconnected with an old friend from college and learned her parents past away last year. What a good reminder to take advantage of the time I have with the parents as I see them quickly in new eyes. They walk a little slower, ask the same question three times, and have visible signs in their faces of the 60+ years. All of which I am grateful, to have these moments with them to share my parenting stories.