Life sucks less now

[NomadicMama]

DH left a couple of days ago. The two days leading up to his departure were torture, pure torture. Watching and listening to him play with LO and the dog left me in tears. He had to report at 4:00am, and I did not want to drag LO out of bed (dealing with DH leaving is hard enough, to have to do so with a sleep deprived and off-schedule toddler was NOT going to happen). So, DH drove himself and I retrieved the car later.

We have kept busy, really busy. We have survived our first weekend. We can do this. I am taking LO to hourly child care three times a week. He enjoys being with his friends. I enjoy having toddler-free time. I am looking forward to when he goes to school in August (German kindergarten). Five days a week seemed like a lot at first, but I know it will be good for both of us.

So, thanks for your words of encouragement and support last week. Hate that DH is gone, I wish he were one with us. . . But I'm thankful to be counting down.

[drunkpeggy]

BIG HUGS!

I hope it goes quickly for you and G. I'm sure 5 days a week for school will be an adjustment but I'm sure you both will enjoy it.

[nsl]

(((hugs)))

If it helps, the regular routine of preschool was a lifesaver for me and my older son (who was the same age your kiddo is now) when H deployed.

[brandienee]

I am so glad that you guys are getting to a normal. It makes me happy to see that you are doing better.

[honeybadger]

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I'm glad it sounds like you've worked hard on and have found your groove. You've made great plans to stay busy and focused, the schedule sounds like it will work out well for both you and LO!

[pesci]

It always takes me a week or two to get out of that funk. I know everyone says it, but staying busy and into a good routine really does help. I hope this deployment flies by for you!

[prettyinpink]

I'm so glad you guys are finding your groove just the two of you and doing better!

[audette]

It always seems to relieve tension when they leave... Glad to hear you are shifting back to normal.

German kindergarten for your LO sounds awesome! Will it be in German, or English?

[NomadicMama]

Jun 18, 2012 11:55:21 GMT -5 audette said:

It always seems to relieve tension when they leave... Glad to hear you are shifting back to normal.

German kindergarten for your LO sounds awesome! Will it be in German, or English?

German! I am equal parts thrilled and scared for him! I really hope we are able to get a good language foundation in German for him (and me, too). The scared part is the language barrier in the beginning. But, I remind myself that little ones adapt more easily than we do as adults. It is likely much scarier for me than for him!

Thanks everyone! I do feel better, but there will be good days and challenging days. I just need to keep beer and wine on hand for the challenging days! LOL!

[NomadicMama]

Jun 18, 2012 15:45:53 GMT -5 @ojo said:

I'm glad things are looking up!

I can't believe G is old enough for school already. Time really flies.

If we were still in the States, I'd enroll him is preschool two days a week. But, German Kindergarten is five days a week. And, DH is deployed.

Though, I can not believe my baby will be three next month. Somebody hold me!!!! Please!!! :-( :-(

[amaristella]

I'm so glad that you're starting to feel better and that you both have a regular schedule of activities to look forward to.