Doing it on Your Own is Tough
It’s certainly been a long week for me and I’ve really gotten a taste of just how hard it is to do it on your own. I’ve found a new respect and admiration for single moms and dads.
Not having someone there to help with the boys, a back up to pick them up from my mother’s after work, or even just someone to cover so I could run to the store, made for an interesting (challenging) week. Even the weather can put a kink in plans.
And let’s not forget the stress. When you are on your own, there is no where to run when you are exhausted from the whining, screaming, fighting, bickering, etc. No where.
Don’t get me wrong, the boys were pretty good this week and we did have a lot of fun going to the pool and playing games, it just is hard when you are doing it all by yourself.
I am so excited that he is coming home today. 10:30 p.m. can’t come fast enough, and not just because of the boys, but because I miss him.
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As a single parent, it can be tough. But I’ve gotten used to no one else being around. And I don’t envy all that testosterone you’re living with!
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Let me just say, my wife is a saint. I know that she tends to have the roughest weeks when I go out of town. I cannot wait to get home and snuggle. Thanks honey for letting me be a kid at times.
I miss you all more than you miss me, I’m sure.
love you, dh
Your hubby is so sweet! You can stay up and watch the Oscars while you wait for him!
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Aww that’s sweet. I’m the same way – I really gain a newfound respect for single parents when hubby is gone!
I, too, marvel at single parents. I had no idea how hard it was until I had a child of my own, and it takes everything my wife and I have — together — to run a home. I cannot imagine doing it alone. I would fail. My daughter would turn Goth, be malnourished and get pregnant, all within a couple of weeks.
I agree! The times my DH is gone it is SOooo hard… And, of course, things always seem to happen, too, so it gives me just a taste of single parenthood. My hat is off to them – what they do day in and day out is remarkable.
Oh do I know how you feel! I went out of town with my hubs the last trip he took just so I wouldn’t have to do it alone!
I hear you girl! My hubs came home for the weekend and it was pure heaven just to be able to go and take a shower by myself! But he leaves again tomorrow for another two weeks! ARGHH!
It was so good of you to let him go!! I don’t think I’d let my man go…hell no
I’d be batty at the end of the week…totally.
I know what you mean! I give major props to single parents.
It’s tough!
Glad DH is home!
I hear ya. Makes you really respect single moms and decide to keep your husband around a little longer.
–MM