He left for the week so it's just me and the girls and nothing else standing in our way. Why does that intimidate me so? It's not like I haven't done days alone before, but with last week feeling like it was a month long I have some hesitation about this week. Even now I'm wondering how I'm going to fill the rest of the day...
and the pendulum swings to the left.
Then I realize I shouldn't be overwhelmed,
#1 Jill has offered to take my girls Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning and am grateful to her for her generosity. She will definitely be the buffer that helps take the edge off the week/weekend.
#2 Originally Adam and I had planned on taking the girls to Lagoon tomorrow for Stake Lagoon Day so I'm still going ahead with our plans without him. One more day down.
#3 I have a night with friends planned (bookclub), which will help fuel me.
#4 I see this picture of my girls, helping, like they always do and I'm reminded that I have no reason to be intimidated. a) I've done this numerous times before, and b) We have a good time together, laughing, playing games, watching movies, eating popcorn, making pizza, and dancing around the house. We got this.
So with the week a little more under my control, I'm feeling good and confident about going forward.
...and the pendulum swings to the right.
6 comments:
Jill is seriously generous about watching kids! What a gift.
I understand feeling intimidated by the time alone with your children. I feel that way every weekend...like I have to make plans so that it's not just RIley and I. I think it's ok ot feel this way, but you are right. You totally have this week down.
Can't wait until Wednesday night!
I don't understand feeling intimidated about the time alone, I would be thrilled for the change! You don't need to feel obligated to make substantial dinners, share the Netflix choice in bed, and on and on. I love having a change in our life routine every now and then and would really love it if Randy got to go away and regroup for a week.
Have fun! The time is going to fly by and then you'll be kicking yourself for not taking advantage of it.
Jill it's not that i'm intimidated by being alone, rather having kids on me 24/7. Last week felt so long & being couped up
with the rain didn't help. I appreciate you taking the kids. It will definitely help break up the week.
I am right there with you this week- though I do get the reprieve at night when Linc gets home. It just seems like I have ALL day with them and none of our stuff makes me the idea generator and entertainer. But you are right- you got this. I got this. Soak up the time the girls are gone. Refuel pretty girl.
I guess something is wrong w/ me bc I like being alone with my kids sometimes. It's nice to do our own thing, our own schedule. FOr some reason when husband is around it seems like you have to make dinner, etc. THere's some freedom when he's not around. Hope you enjoyed it.
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