And So It Ends
So this is the post I had created for this past week. I had posted it this past Sunday, then quickly realized I didn't really want the whole world knowing my husband was gone all week:-) But now that it is over, I can put it up! Here goes.
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So I had this brilliant idea for Ryan's 30th birthday back in October. Surprise him with a ski trip away with his brother.
No kids, no wife, just the open mountain. What a great wife I was. Actually, he completely deserved it. He is the most amazing man, husband, father....but that's a differentn post. Yes, I realized this would leave me with the kids alone for a week, but I could manage no problem.
And so it begins....
I have to admit I am FULL OF ANXIETY. ONE WHOLE WEEK!!! WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?!!!!
I mean, I went completely overboard....last minute runs to Home Depot yesterday to make sure we had coverings for ALL the windows (temporary blinds are super cheap and easy to install!). See, I have this thing about nighttime...once it becomes dark I have all sorts of fears (I know I have issues). Even when Ryan is here at night, I swear I hear noises all the time. But I feel safe beside him. Now he is here no longer:-(
He left this morning at 3:30 to catch his 6am flight, and I told him to wake me up before he left so I could say goodbye. Guess what...could not go back to sleep after that. We aren't off to a great start here...a few hours of sleep and a whole week by myself.
I know many of you do this all the time....husbands that travel or work long hours away from home. Not me. My hubby works right in the basement, and takes his lunch every day with us and is done working by 4 (he starts early in the morning). So here's my question:
How do you do it?
Any special tips/advice to make my week easier?
Cross your fingers, say a prayer, wish me luck! Here we go.....
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So I made it! I get to pick up my husband later today from the airport. What an awesome week I had. Mainly due to my WONDERFUL friends I have here. My friends are like my family here, as they help me out in amazing ways...plus they support me so much. I was invited over for dinners (thanks Kristi and Brandy!), I had phone calls keeping me sane, and playdates to make the days go faster. On top of that, I really enjoyed it. The kids were great for the most part, and I actually accomplished a whole lot more since I had time at night to myself. I'm not saying I would want this all the time, and I definitely missed Ryan. But I think it was good for both of us.
Now, about that girls trip.....:-)
posted by julieT @ 7:22 AM
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