Home Sweet Home

So for those who don't know (cause I'm not sure whether or not I've mentioned it here), I go back to my dad's house every Sunday through Tuesday to spend my days with Aden. I sometimes complain about going back there to see him, but it's not because I don't want to see him -- it's because I'd much rather have Aden come to my house. I really like my apartment ... I like being able to do my own thing without having my parents and my sisters in the way, I like having everything I need in one place, and I guess ... I just like feeling like a grown-up who relies on myself, rather than on my parents.

Anyway, I FINALLY got Aden to my house yesterday! We spend Sunday night at my parents' house, but my stepmom graciously drove us here yesterday around noon. I was so excited to get him here, so we could spend some time just together.

The afternoon went very well. He played quietly and he was a hell of a lot more calm than he is at my dad's house with his crazy aunts getting him all excited. I didn't know my two-year old could be that well-behaved!

I tried to keep it a surprise for my roomie until he got home, but that didn't last, and I ended up telling him over facebook that Aden and I were here. He seemed pleased that we were, and said that would've been a nice surprise to come home to -- mainly he was happy about because he knew I was happy about it.

The night, however, did not go as flawlessly. Aden wasn't being bad, per se, but he was being loud and rambunctious. It annoyed Richard easily after he'd been home for awhile, so he kind of just ... sunk into a quiet annoyance and didn't say anything. He wouldn't say something was wrong, but I know him better than he thinks I do, so I knew something was.

Aden went to bed easier than he has in a VERY long time -- he was asleep by 8:30 last night, which was awesome, so I got to spend some time with Richard. Finally he would talk. He said it wasn't going to work with him coming there all time ... cause he just wasn't ready for it, and he doesn't know if he ever will be. I told him that's too bad, basically, because Aden will be coming back. Not every week, probably, but hopefully more often than not, now that I know he likes it here. He informed me that he just doesn't like kids, and he doesn't know if he can't handle that. Well it's not like I'm asking him to be alone with Aden, and if he absolutely must, he can go out and do something when he knows Aden's coming ... but I mean ... it's still upsetting. He is so good with Aden, and Aden really does like him a lot ... a little effort couldn't hurt, right?

So I guess there will be a little friction in the future when Aden stays with us, but here's hoping Richard will get used to it. Aside from that little ... flaw last night, it was a very successful stay, and it's still going well this morning. Last night was a little uncomfortable, yes, but I have hopes that it could get better.

Here's hoping!