Friday, February 4, 2011

With Russ Gone

When Russ told me that he needed to go on a business trip to California this week I was sad.  I knew that I’d miss him, that the kids would miss him, and that I would miss his help around our home.  But in a little corner of my mind I thought,

“With Russ gone for the week I’ll get so much done!  I’ll be able to blog and sew as much as I want without feeling guilty!”

The reality of the week could not be more different.  With Russ gone I got up at 5:15 every morning to take Josh 10 minutes down the road to catch a ride to seminary.  With Russ gone I couldn’t check out on the children as soon as dinner was over—someone needed to pay enough attention to them to be sure they got to bed.  With Russ gone I did all of the shopping, took the boys to scouts, and stayed way too late at my presidency meeting.  (Still getting up at 5:15, mind you!) 

With Russ gone my brain has turned into jello earlier and earlier every night.  Creative blogging?  Not a possibility!  Sewing?  I think not.

Maybe tomorrow I’ll blog.  But with Russ gone, I get to spend hours at the mall with Jared.  (More about that later, I promise.)

 

It’s a good thing he’ll be home soon.  Because with Russ gone, my life just isn’t as good!

Russ and Cindy

4 comments:

  1. I did the same thing when Aaron was out of town for a rotation. I envisioned me revamping my website, and getting all sorts of projects done. What I DIDN'T picture was me curled up in the fetal position by 8:00 pm every night. :) Going 24/7 with no end in sight is so wearing!

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  2. This would be my life at least three weeks out of the month. I always think "I wouldn't want to be a single mom." When he gets home I just want to sleep all day Saturday.

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  3. I've been there too, although I have fewer kids than you do and neither of mine go to seminary. I also try NOT to take them to the mall. So my hats off to you!

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  4. Oh, man! I hear you. :) Thank goodness for awesome husbands!

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