So today I took the girls to McDonalds after school to get an ice cream cone. Actually, I took myself and they just happened to have to go with me. Anyway, while we were there, I noticed two kids sitting alone at a high table. There was a boy and a girl. He was probably 11 at most and she looked about 9. Zoe and Kamdyn both noticed that they were by themselves and that they didn't have a mommy with them. Even I kept looking around for their mom to come join them from the soda fountain or maybe she was getting napkins or something. I immediately felt so sad for them. I personally believe that all kids should have an adult to go home to after school.
After watching them for awhile, I was so touched by the way this brother took care of his sister. He was so sweet to her. They were eating and he asked her if she was done and made sure she didn't throw away her toy from her Happy Meal. I wouldn't have been surprised if he used his own money to buy their food. After they were done eating, he went in and played the video game thing and she played in the play area thing. After awhile they were done and they walked out the door and I watched as they walked down the street.
I really just wanted to pick them up and ask if they wanted to come to my house after school everyday. Then, I figured that would be pretty weird. It was weird anyway that I was dwelling so much on these kids.
As I sat I found myself thinking about their mother and judging her thinking how she could do that. Then I caught myself. I thought I am sure that there is not a night that she doesn't lay in bed wishing that she could be there for her kids after school. I am sure she knows what a great kid she has looking after her daughter everyday. I am positive that she is just doing the best she can with what life has given her. Just like me. I hope she has a great Mothers' Day.