Pressure Point

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I feel the need to just say that I think I have reached my limit. I am not used to suffering husbandlessness for so long. Having to handle the kids all holiday has emptied my tank so-to-speak.

They went back to school today and everything has been fine until now. 1745. Just moments ago i came unglued.

Something silly set me off and now I am Just Done.

He must come home now.

Comments

Lynette Jacobs said…
All I can do is send a hug!

I remember how difficult it was as a young mom of two little boys when DH when to the border every second year for 3 months.
May 3, 2011 at 6:29 PM
Julia said…
I know how difficult it can be without ones partner. Sorry that you are having a crap time. (((hugs)))xx
May 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM
I'm so not a blogger said…
and even though thinking may not be quite enough, know that we are thinking of you. it takes serious work doing the family thing alone,and you are allowed to feel done. once the tank is empty it has space to refill.
sending hugs ((()))
May 3, 2011 at 9:18 PM
MrsLG said…
If I wasn't having one of yours at Club tomorrow I would offer to have all three at home. Hang in there sis. xx
May 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Michelle Gatley-Dewing said…
as an experienced mother of 5 children, some of whom I have raised alone for years when they were very young, I have amassed wisdom, and coping stratergies, and good ideas, and blah, blah, blah......Now listen, this is what you do. Get 6 bottles of medicine to go beside your bed. Large box of tissues. blow on half of them and scatter them around the room. Hide 2 good books, a kilo of wine gums, some packet of choc chip cookies, and a bottle of wine under the bed. 3 Hours after he arrives as you are selflessly going to make him tea, you faint. Meekly claim, that you will be ok and its just the fever, migraines and exhaustion. long story short, off to bed you go, where you will be motherlessly sick, for 3 days, or when the wine/wine gums run out! Problem solved!!
May 3, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Deborah's Doodles said…
Coming unglued is natural forgive yourself and move on. I have come unglued and lost it even when my husband is not away. For me I used to feel guilty for days now I just have a good cry wash my face and remember that His mercies are new every morning
May 4, 2011 at 2:20 AM
Valkyrie said…
I think Michelle might be on to something there...
May 4, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Anonymous said…
I so know your frustration. I had that too when I was a parent who's husband worked shifts (4 days not seeing him in the evenings). I felt like a single parent. Hugs
May 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Shayne said…
It's always something completely arb that sets us off hey?

Am late posting this, but know that i hear you and sympathise. 5 years of single parenting i had many a moment like this.

xx
May 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
cat said…
Oh I know my friend, I know. Have a hug.
May 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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