Work has been overwhelming lately. I come home every night beat. I’m on a medication that makes my joints ache. I love my job but have no PTO, vacation or sick days. It’s been really rough to say the least. Throw in the fact that I’m also a single parent, running a whole household, a kid and two needy cats (one that had surgery recently) by myself.My sons chores include keeping his room and bathroom clean, his laundry, taking out the garbage and emptying the dishwasher, all as needed. I try not to overwhelm him too much because he’s been taking Pre AP classes online, not socializing and missing his friends. I know he’s in a sense burnt out as well.I mentioned last night that I’m really tired but I need to do some cleaning. He said “I’ll help you”. Told him we’ll leave it for the weekend. I stopped by the grocery store after work today, he ran out to help once I got home. I walked in and my whole place was spotless. He cleaned everything! Did my laundry, fed the cats. He put up all the groceries and is making us sandwiches for dinner.Y’all, I cried ugly in front of him and now I feel guilty for telling him I was tired. What can I do for him to show him how much I appreciate him looking out for me? In a sense I admire that he’s so empathetic and mature enough to realize that I’m tired and I appreciate it so much but I should be taking care of him and not the other way around. Major mom guilt!!!I’d love to take him somewhere for the weekend but you know Covid restrictions. I asked if there’s something on his wishlist he’s been eyeing, he said not really. I just want him to know that I love him to pieces and that I appreciate everything he does for me. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/3xAWNfj
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