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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Single Parenting
OK, so I'm not a single parent, nor do I want to be. My sister is a single parent...she was married to Cody's father back in '91; divorced in '94. Cali JoAnn was a surprise in '98. However, she's chosen to not remarry, and even after a tragic 2007, she still has no desire to marry again. Me, on the other hand, I think I would choose to stay married, even if there were issues, not that there are. My husband is just going on a business trip. To Vegas.
Now, I'm sure that IBM is a really great company to work for and all, but VEGAS? Are you kidding me?? Couldn't they pick a more "family friendly" place for a week-long conference for WebSphere programmers? Like Orlando. They did have it there once. Before we had kids. Oh, and Ft. Lauderdale - at least that's in Florida.
Anyway, Bill's flight leaves B-N at 6am on Sunday morning, which means he leaves the house by 4:30am. He won't be able to say goodbye to the children that morning, and he hates that. Moreover, his departure means this for The Momma until he returns:
20 meals
13 snacks
20+ loads of dishes
5 loads of laundry
6 cans of garbage + garbage day
2 dogs x 2 meals/day = 13 dog bowls x 2 again
2 dogs x 5 potties/day = 62 potty breaks
6 baths x 2 kids/day = 12 baths
6 diapers x 2 kids/day = 72+ diapers
15+ changes of clothing
And that's just off the top of my head!!
I don't know how my sister has done this for so long. I don't know how she's added chemotherapy and rehabilitation for Cali and reahbilitation and counseling for Cody to her already chaotic schedule. It's insane.
So to all you single parents, I salute you! And I look forward to my husband's safe return on Saturday, April 12th!!
Single Parenting
OK, so I'm not a single parent, nor do I want to be. My sister is a single parent...she was married to Cody's father back in '91; divorced in '94. Cali JoAnn was a surprise in '98. However, she's chosen to not remarry, and even after a tragic 2007, she still has no desire to marry again. Me, on the other hand, I think I would choose to stay married, even if there were issues, not that there are. My husband is just going on a business trip. To Vegas.
Now, I'm sure that IBM is a really great company to work for and all, but VEGAS? Are you kidding me?? Couldn't they pick a more "family friendly" place for a week-long conference for WebSphere programmers? Like Orlando. They did have it there once. Before we had kids. Oh, and Ft. Lauderdale - at least that's in Florida.
Anyway, Bill's flight leaves B-N at 6am on Sunday morning, which means he leaves the house by 4:30am. He won't be able to say goodbye to the children that morning, and he hates that. Moreover, his departure means this for The Momma until he returns:
20 meals
13 snacks
20+ loads of dishes
5 loads of laundry
6 cans of garbage + garbage day
2 dogs x 2 meals/day = 13 dog bowls x 2 again
2 dogs x 5 potties/day = 62 potty breaks
6 baths x 2 kids/day = 12 baths
6 diapers x 2 kids/day = 72+ diapers
15+ changes of clothing
And that's just off the top of my head!!
I don't know how my sister has done this for so long. I don't know how she's added chemotherapy and rehabilitation for Cali and reahbilitation and counseling for Cody to her already chaotic schedule. It's insane.
So to all you single parents, I salute you! And I look forward to my husband's safe return on Saturday, April 12th!!
5 Comments
niki Saturday, April 5, 2008
WillnBek.com Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Angi Tuesday, April 15, 2008
hayley Thursday, April 17, 2008 Angi Thursday, April 17, 2008
1) Yeah, I don't know how single parents make it every day. The last time Denny went out of town a few weeks ago I got strep throat and I was miserable. I was able to take her to daycare during the day though. I hope everything goes well while Bill is gone.
niki Saturday, April 5, 20082) WOW!!!!!!! Maybe Bek and I should stop with our first kid. The pic is Great!!!
WillnBek.com Tuesday, April 15, 20083) Yeah, we thought we'd stop with one child, also, but figured that was kinda' selfish on our part. I mean, we both have siblings, so why not put our charming son through sibling hell, too! Oh, and thanks about the pic - I took it.
Angi Tuesday, April 15, 20084) I saw this pic on your home page...toooooo super cute!!
hayley Thursday, April 17, 20085) Thanks!
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