I was a single parent last week while Grant was away on a business trip. He left bright and early Sunday morning and returned home to us late Friday night. I got a taste of single parenting and I have a profound respect for all the single parents out there. Managing three small children alone 24/7 is a lot of work and stress but we made it thru happy and healthy. I was thrilled with the ability to facetime and we spent time everyday talking this way. The time away was great reminder of how much my husband does around here and how much I enjoy his company. I am also surrounded by wonderful family members who they came over to hang out, keep us company and provide dinners.
Here is a rundown of our week:
Sunday - Grant leaves before the sun is up which means I have a very early morning. Clean house, do about 6 loads of laundry and my brother & his family come over for dinner. They also bring me a pan of enchiladas for us to munch on thru the week (Thank you Trav & Katie!).
Monday - Beautiful day so the kids and I venture out to the store. Also head to see my sister at her work where the kids are rewarded with suckers. Back home for lunch/naps and then run to TJ Maxx with mom-in-law and kids where kids display not-so-wonderful behavior. They had enough running around for the day. Enchiladas for dinner.
Tuesday - Go to my in-laws where the kids play with "Honey" (aka Gram) and Grandpa for a couple hours and then home for naps. Trav, Katie & Brady bring pizza for dinner and Tia joins us.
Wednesday - Therapy for Mav bright and early then out to visit with my Aunts Sarah and Kimmie. Kids had a great time playing with cousins Hannah and Naomi. Spaghetti for dinner which Baron and Elliott eat 2 bowls each & Maverick 1 bowl.
Thursday - A day at home to rest from our busy week. I think this is the day Elliott takes off her diaper during nap time, puts pants back on, poops in pants and then takes pants off again to create a gross mess in her crib. Apparently I wrote too soon in my last post. Kids are treated to a hamburger and fries for dinner.
Friday - Clean house in preparation of Grant's return. Have a girls night with my sisters Tara, Tia and sis-in-law Katie. Baron loves, loves, loves playing with my niece Bailey and the ladies all take turns snuggling on baby Brady. Mav & Elliott show off their dance moves which are pretty rockin' if I do say so myself. Ladies leave and Grant finally gets home around 10:30 pm.
We had a busy, fun week with lots of family visits and activities to keep us busy but by Friday I was ready for my husband to return and the kids were ready for their dad to be home. He balances us out :)
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