September 11th, 2007
For the first time in Carter’s short, yet very active life, I’m a single parent. Mike’s been summoned to a job out of town where he must stay overnight, leaving me alone. With Carter. To take care of everything.
Did I mention that Carter and I are on vacation for 2 weeks starting Friday? Driving 16 HOURS with a Toddler and Grandparents.
Jeebus, what am I thinking!?
That’s three weeks with no “help”; sure there’s The Grandparents, but what good are they for real parenting? Grandparents only spoil grandkids any chance they get, even letting them get away with murder. I have to referee that too. Alone. I’m out numbered!
I don’t know if I’m cut out for this.
Sure, sure… to the moms that do it on a regular basis, even with more then one child, I am totally blowing everything out of proportion. I see that. But I’m sure you were a little timid about the idea of being the sole caregiver your first time too, so give a sista a break. M’Kay?
See, Mike and I are tag team parents. Divide and conquer. Alone, I have no divide, how can I conquer? When the going gets tough, I can’t run and hide, I have to pony up and take the challenge head on.
Me scared.
Shitless.
And only a little pissed off when I think about the fact that this week Mike gets to finish work, take a nice long relaxing shower, have a peaceful dinner, then spend his evening playing XBox - in a quiet and clean hotel room.
But! He’s working to make us money; and how can I fault a guy that’s bought groceries and even took his time to pre-make meals for his inept wife that can’t (or won’t) cook a decent meal for her self and her child.
Oh! I wanted to thank you all for your great comments on my pity post. It’s really comforting to know that there are other women who can relate. So, thank you! *kisses*
I wonder what that feels like? To be alone, snort. And Xbox? I am sorry I haven’t seen a video game since Nintendo.
Hahahaha! I’ve never played XBox either, but for some reason, it’s something a lot of boys just don’t grow out of - even when they’re approaching 30.
Being alone? wouldn’t that be nice? Hahaha!
September 11th, 2007 at 9:23 am
LMAO You can handle a crew of construction guys, maybe a pissed off supervisor or developer whose something or other doesn’t pass inspection and you are afraid of a toddler ha ha ha ha ha…………..I’ll take the toddler!
HAHAHAHA!!! Toddlers are HARDER!!!
September 11th, 2007 at 10:56 am
Um, good luck? Your gonna need it.
September 11th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
here’s a tip.
xanax.
with a vodka chaser
September 11th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
They smell fear… remember that!!
I know what you are going thru, my husband is only home 3 days out of the whole week to help me. I go nuts the other 4…..
September 11th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Oh the day I have kids. I’ll know what you’re talking about then.
Are you sure you’re ready for this two week excursion? At least you’re going to a relaxing beach!
September 11th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Best of luck on the trip. Send pictures from the shore!
You will have to be crafty and turn the Grandparents against each other so you can get some parenting done.
SA
I think you’re right about pitting the Grandparents against each other. Or I just have to set their boundaries, quick!
September 12th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
I like to say I have an aversion to cooking. There is NOTHING I like about cooking. Nothing. I’m the suckiest cook around. Really. Sucky.
Good luck on your trip! As Adam Sandler says, “YOU CAN DO IT!”
September 13th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Eeeek!! I completely understand you. And, when Andrew left earlier this year, it wasn’t for work, but for his annual “man vacation”. Yep, you got that right. And staying with your parents is a completely different kind of help. Like you feel guiltly for asking.
And to think that on Sunday, he leaves for 3 weeks to start his new job while I pack up the house with two small kids and my mother-in-law. Geez. Maybe you’ll have some advice for me then…
September 14th, 2007 at 1:14 am