Instead of BlogHer
August 09 2010 I would have gladly taken a getaway to New York City this past weekend.
But instead of a plush hotel bed all to myself, I was shoved to the edge of ours by small feet in the back after finally getting all 3 kids to sleep without assistance, which required more maneuvering and luck than I can adequately express. Instead of drinks and belly laughs past 2 a.m. with a circle of good friends that I could have so desperately used, I was hoping that no one would wake up crying or barfing. Instead of days spent taking in the sights and sounds of a bustling city, I spent those days as the only referee stuck within these walls listening to repetitive demands and high pitched screaming and nonstop bickering. Instead of feeling revitalized, I’ve just about lost my mind.
Instead of taking some well deserved time for myself away from it all like so many blog-minded women were able to enjoy this past weekend, I was stuck in the middle of it. I spent Thursday through Sunday parenting solo while J was out of town for work.
I’m used to being the main parent for the majority of the day. However, we have a routine. There are a number of tasks J helps with that I normally take for granted, such as bedtimes and teeth brushing and baths and corralling everyone for dinner. I did buckle down and ask my parents to just give me a break already, but still. 3 kids by myself for over 3 days is exhausting.
Someone got screwed in this deal.
That someone was me. Though the kids haven’t fared so well, either.
13 Responses
on August 09 2010
Wouldn’t BlogHer have been nice? Not that I can complain about my weekend, but still. If money were no object, not to mention vacation time? I so would have been there. Plus … NYC? Shut.Up. le *sigh*
Too bad about your weekend. It is such a hard go being a single parent. I have a fairly good routine with the kids and a few days at a time is OK … in fact, I probably have it easier working because I get a semi-break from things when I’m at the office. But lord help me if something unexpected happens. Tough indeed. I very much hope you get your break.
on August 9th, 2010
@jesser, I went back to work part-time before I was pregnant with Abby just because I felt like I was going insane. I feel the same now. Is it wrong that I’m looking forward to when they’re all in school just so I can get out of the house and go to work with actual adults and actual adult conversation?
In other words, yes, New York would have been awesome.
on August 09 2010
Yah I hear ya. I’ve got all three of mine for 10 days. We spent our first weekend day alone by cleaning out their drawers and closets. I figure – hey, if they can torture me, I can torture right back.
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on August 9th, 2010
@Cathy, It sounds like a good plan. I wish it would work with mine, but they’re too young. They throw the clothes out of their dressers just fine, but I’m the one who has to clean the mess.
on August 09 2010
You really did get screwed in that deal. I hope to some day have the opportunity to meet you; it would be such a joy.
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on August 9th, 2010
@TheKitchenWitch, There are so many, you included, that I would LOVE to meet.
on August 09 2010
I stayed home from BlogHer, and all I got were pockets full of sawdust. But that work was worth it – and I bet yours was, too.
Hoping you’re back to your usual bedtime routine by tonight.
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on August 9th, 2010
@Leslie, At least your weekend sounds productive!
on August 09 2010
Yikes. Although, I don’t know that BlogHer would’ve been a perfect vacation either. You know, thanks to anxiety and making/meeting friends and paying for stuff. But definitely so much better than roughing it as a single parent.
The universe owes you something!
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on August 9th, 2010
@Kelly, I think you’re right, the universe does owe me something. At least a brownie.
on August 09 2010
That sucks and that’s the truth.
BlogHer’11 is in San Diego though so hopefully it will work out better for next year.
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on August 9th, 2010
@Marilyn, Nope, I already know I can’t go to San Diego. Chicago last year would have been perfect, almost, except the dates were bad. Hopefully it comes back closer by again.
on August 11 2010
Blog Her would have definitely been fun (I missed it as well). Hope J gave you some time off when he got back.
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