Ah, I could see that. It can be read either way, but I think the author intended it to be read this way. 'Wow!' As the reaction to the father's statement that he won't have to work if he does something he loves.
The past month or so, he'd become very demanding for attention in the middle of the day, crawling all over the desk and nibbling at my hands if they were typing or using the mouse rather than loving on him.
Every day at almost the same time. And I gave him what he wanted every time.
My Monday would certainly be better if he was still doing it.
I vote for phairy.