Mama,
((Hugs))
It's so hard to 'parent' when one is mourning. Whatever decision you make will be fine - you know best your child, their temperment, and the relationships between all involved.

At 5.5 my son just didn't have the 'butt-power' to sit for that amount of time with major attention from a adult. This might be one of those times where you have to (try to) put yourself first.

Whatever you decide will be hard but fine -

Love and More Love,
Grinity


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