I Left MBS Airport around noon thinking “Now What?” My husband is officially on his way to Asia for 16 days and I am officially on my own with my kids. So far everything is good; for the first day. There have been no fights, we accomplished grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and the bank-no problems. Equally surprising my 11 year old is being very mature and helpful. Crossing my fingers for tomorrow…
Of course I am being dramatic, I can handle it. And if I keep repeating this phrase in my mind I may start believing it. It’s not that I can’t do it; I just never have had to. I admit I have it really good. Some wives have husbands who travel frequently for several days at a time, or are married to soldiers who are deployed for months at a time. Many women raise kids alone without a husband in the picture.
Yet, my husband is always home in the evening and on the weekends. He doesn’t have to travel very often except to a conference every now and then and he is home most days by 6 or 7 pm. Plus, I can pick up the phone whenever I need him. I know, it’s not that bad …I am whining again.
I do consider myself to be an independent woman; I have always been goal oriented and determined. Yet the thought of being the only adult at home still frightens me. Maybe I would feel more secure if I had family around to help, but both his side and mine live hours away.
Despite my fears I am determined to make this a fun and memorable time for my kids. We are planning to go to the pool, the park, and bowling this week. They are excited and I am too, because I am determined to make these next few weeks fun and memorable.
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That's the spirit! Keep yourself busy and enjoy the special moments you can create. Your plan sounds like a blast. Doesn't matter how old you are, being home alone still frightens me as well.
ReplyDeleteMy sister has 3 children and I'm the closest relative-90 minutes away. I don't know how she does it. Of Course, she exhausted the majority of the time.
Good Luck!
Sixteen days is a long time, but you might find the break is good for the two of you! Absence does make the heart grow fonder.
ReplyDeleteYou will be fine! Have fun and enjoy not cooking big dinners and make more fun dinners for the kids.
ReplyDeleteI lived alone in Arkansas for 5.5 months when my husband moved back up here to start a business. My children were 2, 4, and 7 at the time. I had two hospital trips ( scary ones) and was trying to show the house. I had no family and a few of my spouses family members were 3 hours away. I remember getting a call one evening to show the house. It was close to the kids bedtime. I drove the kids around with wet hair from baths and in their jammies (tears streaming down my face) waiting for the realtor to show the house. After that I said no more showings in the evening. I ended up being very strong over the months - just lonely for my husband.
Looks like you guys are off to a good start and you have some good times planned. Don't stress out too much, it'll be fun. Plus, it'll change up the routine for awhile, which is always good.
ReplyDeleteI've always found my kids rise to the occasion when I'm gone, or the very rare time when my wife is unavailable. They sense the change and the need for help. When the twins are troublesome to put to bed (which is often), I joke with my wife that I should go out so they'll settle down.
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