My husband is in Florida for three days attending a conference for work.
I’m on my own with the three kids and dog while he is gone
I am not in Florida.
I am not super happy. But I am going to try to be super mom while he’s gone.
I will try not to let the intoxicating jealousy of my husband’s kid-free, expenses-paid, tropical trip get the better of me.
I will probably swear inside my head a LOT while he is gone. And I’ll probably be very angry at him when he gets back because I am jealous that he gets to travel and I don’t. Not to mention because I will very likely be completely exhausted.
On the bright side, I’m trying to set myself up for a positive experience while he’s gone. I’m taking the kids out to the cabin for a change of scenery where there is cable TV (ergo cartoons galore). I’m going to get together with one of my best pals and her 3 kids for a fun play date. I’m planning to pull a bunch of “daddy’s not here–let’s eat ice cream for breakfast, stay in our PJ’s all day, play Frisbee with his iPod” kinds of stunts to make our time enjoyable and special. And I’ll get to read in bed as late as I want to each night and not have to share the covers.
Maybe he’ll read this and be jealous of me?
Perfect! By the way, you totally have the right to feel that way. I often times find myself being more than annoyed at Jesse when he is off to other parts of the world. I try to be happy for him because that is where he wanted to go with his career but sometimes…..you know, it’s easier said than done. I find myself ordering pizza, making a stop for fast food, just doing what you have to to keep it simple and make the kids happy! I will pray that you can use the quiet after the kids go to sleep to catch up on some “YOU” time. I will be thinking of you. Call me if you need anything!
Sounds like a terrific plan! And I agree with Kristi that it’s ok to feel that way. It was just last week the kids and I spent 2 hours at a fast food place to pass the time while hubs was gone, and then I stayed up til 2 a.m. watching dvds of Project Runway…shh. I’ll pray the time passes quickly for you and that you are able to make some fun memories with the kids.
I feel your pain. I will have that next week. It is so hard not to be bitter.