single-parent day #18

eye infection. Will. bouts of migraine. me. depression and prominent licking of anal area. Finn. Mommy I want. Sean. messy. house. the severities of an unpredictable job. husband. blank page agony. me. invading. Tarzan 2, the Teletubbies, Maisy and Dora the Explorer. piling up. laundry. home in two days. husband. dry cracked lips and tire around waist. me. ear infection not healed after 7 days of antibiotics. Sean. thank God for the dishwasher. me. thank God for everything. still working on it me.

single-parent day #18.

need I say more?

Comments

[Pink Rocket]

AWE IRENE!You're hanging in there! Just think, 3 more days! Um, when i got to the part about anal licking i was really hoping it didn't mean you! then i saw finn, whew! what a relief! LOL

[Heather]

I feel for you, only 3 days more, hang in there.

[mama_tulip]

Yeah, I paused for a minute at the anal licking part. Images ran through my head. Then I scrolled down and was reminded that you have a dog. Whose name must be Finn. Who can lick his (or her?) own anus.

Hang in there, Irene! Sending you *~*Everyone Feel Better Right Now, Dammit*~* vibes and the strength to get you through another episode of the Teletubbies.

[Steph.]

Now, see, if I was the single parent for 18 days straight, I guarantee you I'd be the one licking my anus frantically. They'd bring in the white jacket, I'm sure! HA!

Hang in there, you are in the home stretch!

[Suse]

You're nearly there.
Then you can let go all that breath you're holding in tight.

[Marilyn]

No, you needn't. :)

[Vanessa_AR]

Even when you are as stressed out as you are, you are funny. Hang in there; it's almost over. We're all cheering you on to the end!

[bella]

Finn - quite a character! Day 18? It's the home stretch. I wish I could give you a day - or a month - off.

[Marcia]

I think your husband owes you a spa day when he gets back!

Makes me remember why I never want to be a single parent...

[christina]

I wish we could all do something for you! Anyone have personal jet? I so want to come and visit: swoop in, take the boys away for an afternoon, bring soft new sheets, good wine, some great books, chocolate. Take the boys somewhere when Sean can say 'I want' a million times and Will's ear will get better (by the way, I have a somewhat icky but 100% effective homeopathic treatment for even the worst ear infections, if you want to try it.) But since I can't I'm sending you as much virtual appreciation and awe and affection as is humanly possible. You'll make it, Irene!

[liz elayne]

your honesty is so good here...even if you are feeling so over this stuff. i send you a moment of calm just for yourself in the midst of it all...one little moment. (notice it when it comes your way)

[Charmaine]

It'll be over sooner than you know it! Good luck these last few days! Doesn't make it any easier that it's so close to the holidays, either!

[Alex]

Oh sweetie! hang in there

[Eric at Paris Daily Photo]

another great post. me. i'm exhausted. you. it took me a little while to get it. me. keep reading it. you. i certainly will. me.

[scatillogical (scat)]

I just discovered your intelligent, thought-provoking and touching blog.

When my kids were little I couldn't stand my husband's infrequent business travel, especially over weekends. My kids just turned 11 and 14, my husband travels pretty much all the time and has for close to 10 years. It does get easier. My kids and I are very close and my husband is a good provider. But it never feels quite right.

[la vie en rose]

i love this post!