I Came Home from a Work Trip and My 7-Year-Old Son Said, ‘Don’t Go Into My Room’ – Of Course I Did

“I already did three.”

“That means there is only one left.”

Another pause followed.

“When are you coming home, Mom?”

“Tomorrow evening.”

“Promise?”

“I promise.”

My meetings lasted longer than expected the next day. I spent most of the afternoon staring at the clock while pretending to listen to a presentation.

Then my manager announced that the final session had been canceled.

I immediately changed my flight.