Sunday, September 20, 2009
Appreciation
Last week Dave worked 57 1/2 hours. That is 17 1/2 extra hours that I am by myself with the kids. This morning I dropped Dave off at the airport to fly to Florida for a weeks worth of training. Again a week where I am playing the role of single parent. It is times like these that I realize just how much Dave does for me and the kids everyday. Sometimes I get caught up in the monotony of the tasks of every day that I start thinking that I am doing everything to care for the kids. So, as much as I don't enjoy being on my own, I am grateful for the opportunity every now and then so that I can appreciate again what a great father my children have. He is a great teacher, makes a wonderful jungle gym, and loves to spend time with our family. Thank you Dave! We love you and miss you when you are gone.
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2 comments:
So true! After Glenn was gone for a week, I laughingly (but seriously) told him that he must do way more than I give him credit for because it had been a long week. It's good to have those moments of clarity. It goes both ways too, so you need to take a trip now so Dave can appreciate you more as well! :)
Leslie,
Does he leave often? My David is now commuting to Denver and staying there for work M-F, only to return just for the weekend. . .so my last post was about what I can do to make the family time together that we have special--one friend suggested no cleaning while he's home. . .no matter what--and maybe doing freezer meals to keep down the meal prep time--any suggestions? Check out my blog. . .jdgoughfam.blogspot.com--hope your family is well!
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