Another Day Off

So, I have had another resurgence of morning sickness. It's surprising in the middle of the second trimester to be sick again but there is no mistaking it for anything else. Food aversions, everything smells (reeks), and I can't keep anything down or move without threat of vomiting. In comes my new hero: Mr. Substitute Teacher aka my husband.
I feel bad because today I didn't know until the last minute that the nausea wasn't going to let up so he is running a little late. I'm sure he'll be fine, as I have had to do worse, but it is hard to have someone doing a favor for you and feel behind.
All that aside, as soon as I start feeling better, I look forward to having another day off. Yesterday was terrific. Nico and I worked on some Montessori activities together, did a lot of reading, listened to Peter and the Wolf again. When Sebastian came home from kindergarten, they played with puzzles, legos, and painted together. I had dinner almost ready, a nice vegan shepherd's pie with shitake miso gravy, and the house was essentially clean. On top of all that, I got my writing workshop work up to date with all my submissions and critiques in on time for once.
I know it must be hard to understand if you aren't a full-time working mom the absolutely amazing feeling of being home with the kids without a second parent. I have felt for so long that I would never have a break and now to have one, it is really wonderful. I can do all the things I dream of while I am working that never seem to get finished on the weekends. I suppose it is because in the morning now I only have one kid to tend to, and the afternoon brings a fairly responsible kid home to me. A loving husband who also wants attention in the mix means that I am overwhelmed. But not today.
Anyway, hopefully my body can start feeling as good as my mind so I can really enjoy the day.