I survived as a single mom for 12 days. Last Thursday Brian left for St. Louis. His brother got married on Friday, then Brian hung out with his family for a week and then attended the NCAA Midwest Regional games this past weekend. It was a LOOOOONG 12 days, but I must say that I am quite proud of myself. I instituted a new chore chart and system that has really helped the girls stay on task and keep the house more organized. Brian is not returning to a spotless house, but he is returning to one that is better than when he left!
I tend to lose my temper very quickly when I have been a single parent for more than a couple of days, so I tried really hard to keep things fun and to cut everyone some slack. I did have to raise my voice a couple of times (it really frustrates me when I will ask the girls to do something and they will blatently refuse) and I am not waiting by the garage door, ready to hand off a child as soon as he walks in the door. This is a big accomplishment for me. Usually when I know he will be gone for a while I run off to my parents' house so I have some help and support. But life is getting busier and I have more responsibilities so that option isn't always available anymore.
And to be fair -- thanks to the wonderful people who helped to entertain the kids in church, who babysat so I could attend Bunco and go shopping without three "helpers" and who called to check on me and give me some adult conversation. This week helped to remind me that I have the best KIDS in the world, and the best FRIENDS in the world. MWAH!!
6 comments:
you, my dear, deserve an award. 12 days straight is a looong time -- I don't know how you did it.
And not only did you survive, implement a successful chore chart (which I might add I'm a bit jealous of), but you are also going to have a husband coming home to you who will (hopefully) appreciate the heck out of you for letting him go play for twweelllve days!
i agree with shannon b. 100%!!! you should have a "girls" night when Brian gets home..go out to dinner, get your toes done, see a movie....SOMETHING!! :)
12 DAYS!! That is truly a LONG time without a little support. How DO single moms do it...seriously! Congratulations on your success and I am glad Brians home safe and sound!
Yay!!! You made it :) Way to go girl. You inspire us all! I haven't done 12 days yet, and I honestly don't think I could right now! Like Jodi said, it makes you realize how hard it would be to be a single mom. I hope Brian had a good time, and came home with those long lost pictures in hand!
I don't think David and I have spent more that 2 days apart in seven years. Congrats on being that strong. I hope he brought back something good.
Love your new web page! Looks great! The kids look wonderful too, so cute and beautiful!
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