Dude. Being a single parent is hard. And I took the easy way out.
No, the husband didn't walk out. He went on a mancation to Vegas for a few days leaving me to fend for myself with Peanut. Instead of leaving her at the babysitter's for 10-plus hours a day, I took two days off work so we could hang out.
So, no working, just me and the kid and I'm exhausted. Did I mention I went to my parents' house for a couple days too?
I know. I'm a wuss.
We've been going non-stop the past couple days. Play dates, lunch dates, shopping. Peanut has caught two out of the three naps in the car leaving me with little downtime. She's also in that phase where she's whiny and wants everything her way. She's very particular to boot.
It made me realize two things: Single parents are my heroes and my husband is invaluable in so many ways.
I did eventually get a break when my parents kept Peanut overnight so I could have a girls night out - something I haven't done since Peanut was an infant.
And now the husband is home and being extra helpful. All is well and we all survived.
How was your weekend?
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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I'm with you on that sentiment! My husband is gone every third day/night and often times every other. As a firefighter's wife I'm used to doing 24 to 72 hours without him home and although I would never compare myself to a single mom, after 3 days and nights with three little people under the age of five, I am feelin' the admiration for single parents in a big way. Our family lives far away so I have NO relief. My husband is my savior.
I hear ya. Nothing like a traveling husband to make me realize what a pansy ass I am when left to my own devices.
well poo...not that you would have had time for it but I was in OHIO this weekend too. We could have gotten together!
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