I just have to tell someone

[peapod1980]

empty nest empty nest empty nest empty nest

I am hynotised with the notion of empty nest

especially
when
Philippa
tells me
she needs to be
at school
at
6:30 am
tomorrow

AND I HAVE TO DRIVE Her THERE.

198 days to my empty nest.


Peapod, you can do this. You will survive. Trust me.

:clap_1: and
Can't even imagine it at this point; I'm just trying to get everyone in school full-time! I do know I'll survive, you're right. There have been longer trips. And Friday I'm going to Trader Joe's for some of that tea!

Just another hour or so 'til bedtime. Tomorrow will be a better day. :clap_1:

25% in bed already, 75% to go!

 

[TooFarTampa]

LOL to all of the above.

This is helping me too. I am on Day 9. Hubby has been gone since last Monday. Well, he came home last Friday night at 8 and left the next morning at 9:45, does that count? Can't tell you how many times I have buried my face in my hands today to keep from saying something really mean.

He comes back tomorrow. Thank God.

Mermaid, Katie is 4 months old, how many days do I have? Too addled to calculate.

 

[mleigh]

I suggest your fav cup of tea, a hot tub of water for a soaking with some aroma therapy bubbles or lotion to relax and sleep well! Parenthood is tough and you know my story,too! (reading my avdice thread)Hang in there my friend.... and vent whenver you need to. Venting is a cure ...even if there is no answers or advice.

 

[iwishiwasthere]

LOL to all of the above.

This is helping me too. I am on Day 9. Hubby has been gone since last Monday. Well, he came home last Friday night at 8 and left the next morning at 9:45, does that count? Can't tell you how many times I have buried my face in my hands today to keep from saying something really mean.

He comes back tomorrow. Thank God.

Mermaid, Katie is 4 months old, how many days do I have? Too addled to calculate.

Need someone to come rock???? Too much empty nest for me. Thank heavens for the dogs.;-)

It is tough being parenting without a spouse. My husband was not home a lot due to work...not much funn somedays. Just know that it is temporary and something else will take its place.;-)

 

[peapod1980]

LOL to all of the above.

This is helping me too. I am on Day 9. Hubby has been gone since last Monday. Well, he came home last Friday night at 8 and left the next morning at 9:45, does that count? Can't tell you how many times I have buried my face in my hands today to keep from saying something really mean.

He comes back tomorrow. Thank God.

Mermaid, Katie is 4 months old, how many days do I have? Too addled to calculate.

!

 

[John R]

see you in march

 

[dbuck]

...my kids are really getting on my nerves.
Day 5, I can complain a little, right?

Yes, but are they getting on your last nerve? Tyler knew he better straighten up when I told him he was getting on my last nerve. :shock: BTW,You had the right to complain on Day 1.

 

[peapod1980]

see you in march

In the meantime, wanna trade Jessie and Sadie for 4 peas?

 

[TooFarTampa]

!

LOL Pea I am not worthy either.

I've surprised myself with my Zen-like calm several times, but I have also had some VERY un-fine moments. Like 30 minutes ago. Older boy needs to go to sleep to be in good shape for school. Younger boy loves to talk. They are sharing a room. Younger boy would not shut up; older boy could not sleep. I heard it all on the monitor. Several warnings later I swooped upstairs, picked little one out of bed and laid him down on the floor in Katie's room (I did give him a pillow and blanket). Gave him a dirty look and shut the door. :shock:

The funny thing was I heard him talking to himself on the monitor, doing the play by play of what just happened. "Ohhhhh. I bothered Jack. Ohhhh. I'm on the floor. Ohhhhh. Mommy is so angry. Ohhhh...." He just can't help himself! He is a motormouth.

15 minutes later, his brother asleep, I put him back in his bed. He started talking to himself about Blues Clues. :roll: Help me.

 

[dbuck]

LOL Pea I am not worthy either.

The funny thing was I heard him talking to himself on the monitor, doing the play by play of what just happened. "Ohhhhh. I bothered Jack. Ohhhh. I'm on the floor. Ohhhhh. Mommy is so angry. Ohhhh...." He just can't help himself! He is a motormouth.

15 minutes later, his brother asleep, I put him back in his bed. He started talking to himself about Blues Clues. :roll: Help me.

Duct tape? J/K