The single mom life that is. I'm gaining a whole new respect for single moms. I honestly don't know how they do it. I'm sure you do what you have to do, but I certainly couldn't do it. At least not voluntarily.
For nearly a year now, Aaron has been working long hours. I know compared to some, his hours are not outrageous. But for the past year he's been working at least 10-12 hour days. I appreciated the couple of hours he was home with the family before bedtime. I looked forward to it, the kids looked forward to it.
Aaron's been working on a project during this past year. I still don't totally understand the ins and outs of it, but they're implementing some new type of applications software or something. I dunno. But lately he's been working 14-15 hour days. Last night, he just never came home. He worked a full 24 hours, came home and slept maybe 2 hours and was back at it. I have finally accepted the fact that I may not see him for at least the next week or so.
I have tried to be patient and understanding, but I'm not feeling much of either one right now. My emotions have ranged from being very angry, to complacent, to frustrated. I have come to realize how much I depend on him and how much I need him around. Not only for my sake, but for the kids' sake as well. He is such a good father and husband and I miss not having someone around to talk with and joke with, and to just share burdens and joys of being a parent. Can I just say, I'm counting down the days until we can have a dad and husband again? That would make me very happy. But until then, I'm sure I'll manage the life of a single mom...if I have to. ;)
4 comments:
i have been there. i hate it. long hours for dad means long hours for mom. hopefully that means overtime checks. i'm sorry. i am glad that big d is pretty much on normal working hours right now.
I'm so sorry. It's tough isn't it! I've been doing it on my own for 6 weeks now and my dh has been at arm's length the whole time! Talk about frustrating!
I hope we both get some relief soon!!!
I'm sorry Jenn! I didn't realize your husband was out of commission. I think that is one of the hardest things: knowing they're right there, but unable to help.
That's has got to be the hardest part when hubby's work takes all of family time. There were a lot of time when we lived in L.A. that he wouldn't come home from work. It's exhausting and frustrating on both ends. Hang in there, it does get better! I'll email you later!
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