One of the hardest things in adjusting to parenthood, is that you just can't do what you want, when you want it. Doug and I have always had pretty active social lives. We were always very good at making plans with other couples and seeing our friends individually.
Since Michael, obviously, we see our friends less, especially our friends without kids. But, even harder than that is coordinating individual time. Doug plays cards every week, so I have to make sure I have no plans that night. On Sunday nights, Doug normally plays in a basketball league. Well, last night at the last minute I had an opportunity to see Wicked. Doug stayed home so I could go to the show, and I'm grateful, but I know he was upset he missed his game.
Gone are the days of, "I'm doing this, your doing that, love you, see you later." It's now, "okay, I'm leaving at 3 so do you want to shower now because you will be alone all day with Michael? Do you need anything? Can I help you before I go?"
And even though Wicked was amazing, and I had a great time, I still felt guilty for going, because Doug missed his game.
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As a single, stay-at-home Mom, and full-time college student, I assure that things could be much worse. The whole “how do I manage my time while dealing with this kid thing” is as old as time.
Here’s to hoping they go off to college soon.
As a single, stay-at-home Mom, and full-time college student, I assure that things could be much worse. The whole “how do I manage my time while dealing with this kid thing” is as old as time.
Here’s to hoping they go off to college soon.
As a single, stay-at-home Mom, and full-time college student, I assure that things could be much worse. The whole “how do I manage my time while dealing with this kid thing” is as old as time.
Here’s to hoping they go off to college soon.
As a single, stay-at-home Mom, and full-time college student, I assure that things could be much worse. The whole “how do I manage my time while dealing with this kid thing” is as old as time.
Here’s to hoping they go off to college soon.