Yesterday my 8yo came in to see me (in my bed) and he said to me:
"Were you sad being here on your own on Christmas day? Did you cry? If I was sad here on my own I'd get lots of books and an audio book to distract me and a squishmallow to play with and cuddle"
He wasn't upset, just very matter-of-fact while he said it! Not sure why he was thinking about Christmas in April 🤷♀️
It was very sweet but it made me a bit sad... sweet that he was thinking of me and giving me tips to cheer me up, but also sad that he worries about me missing out on things (2025 was my first Christmas mostly bedbound/first time missing out on all of the family celebrations)
We try to balance being optimistic while also being realistic about my ME/CFS with the kids, so they understand without worrying - it's a tricky thing to balance!
Anyway, just wanted to share because I thought other folks might find it cute/sweet.