As Proof
As proof that my husband has been out of town, I have a sore neck like you wouldn’t believe. This week I have slept in the weirdest positions as a little boy and a dog both tried to snuggle up to me on these cold Ohio nights.
I don’t know why they both insist on occupying a quarter of our king size bed, the same quarter I was sleeping in- but they do.
Last night when I got up (again) to check on Eva, to see why she was crying- or to find Barley, our big Golden Retriever that was hiding in Blake and Cole’s bathroom (although I didn’t know, and couldn’t find her)…. I came back in and stared at the bed, contemplating sleeping on Andy’s side. The 3/4ths of the bed that was totally empty. But for some unknown reason I crawled back into my small side, curled up in the fetal position, pushed Cole’s head gentle to the other side of my pillow, tugged the covers over Shiloh- and claimed my spot. And now my neck hurts and my eyes have that scratchy sandpaper feel of just not enough sleep.
Life has been a tad challenging lately. And I wish I knew when it was going to get better.
But even with these big life changes hanging over our heads, I am trying to make life as normal as I can. It’s not easy. The kids are stressed, I am stressed. I wish I had a crystal ball….
But I don’t
So we try to do the best we can. And hope everything works out for the best.
Tonight Cole got a call from his best friend- asking for a school night sleep-over. A chain of events that was set off by a group of moms all solo parenting it right now.
My little boy has been stressed out lately
So I let him go.
And tonight I will sleep with just a dog, until an airplane brings my husband back home.
And tomorrow? It’s Friday. Yee Haw.
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Nancy Pfeffer | 1st Dec 11
I hear ya on the single parenting. We are in the midst of big decisions too, related to the travel. Unfortunately living so far from family with two small children (3 and 1) and an even more crowded travel schedule for the new year leaves me feeling cold. So it looks like we will be moving back home for now. I am so sad, I love Austin, and I think I could do it if the kids were older. But they aren’t and we have the opportunity to be close to family for now.
Good luck on your decision!
Ginky John | 2nd Dec 11
Now let me get this straight, Which one could you not find, Eva, or Barley?
Gretchen P | 2nd Dec 11
Single parenting can be rough sometimes!! I know all about it! I hope the big decisions you and Andy having looming will be made soon, and life can resume! Stress stinks!! Hang in there!
Hannah | 7th Dec 11
Stress is my best friend right now. I need to relax, my chest is so tight I can’t breathe. I need to go to the gym, that would help.
You’ll be ok, it will all be worth it in the end…and if not you can just start drinking 😉
BTW Love your pictures. I have bokeh envy.