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The packed suitcase on the floor of our bedroom has forced my husband into the next phase of mourning my absence- ACCEPTANCE! Can I get an AMEN? Seriously, this load has been lifted off of me and I actually feel like I can enjoy this trip now.
I've been trying to stock up my house with food, paper supplies, cleaning supplies- anything that might be needed. I've been scrubbing everything down, cleaning out cabinets (you know, so it looks like they are ALWAYS that neat!) As I was writing a note of instructions to the sitter (my husband's Aunt S) it dawned on me that I'm going to be found out soon.
In just about 48 hours, it's going to become clear that I don't do shit. My "stay at home mom of 4 kids" cover is going to be blown.
There were no real directions to write down- no medications, no allergies, no appointments, no special instructions. My kids are like a bunch of trained monkeys and this place runs like a well-oiled machine most of the time. I guess it is to my credit that I trained them. So maybe my new cover should be "animal trainer"- how does that pay?
Aunt S's head might explode when she first hears the fighting since she's a 40 something woman without children- she may not be aware of the overload of estrogen that can rage in girls ages 4,8, and 10. And she might be a little overwhelmed with my 14 year old son's hyperactivity and occasional destruction, but all in all, they're angels.
What does this mean?
I think it means I'm ready. I've done my part here. I've kept the savages fed for this long. 14 years, 4 kids, and only 2 trips to the emergency room- I'd say that's like a, what, 98.7% success rate?(Don't worry, I've kept the math teaching to the professionals.)
I think it means I'm due. I think it means I won't have to hear their fighting for a few days and my headaches will only be vodka-induced. I think it means I've done my job fairly well. I think it means I will be happy to get away for a while because I deserve it. I think it means I will miss them, but I will be better for them when I get back.
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11 comments:
Im ready too!!!
You did do a good job, I havent even finished the laundry that needs to be done..
I am NOT packed... and Im still trying to hold on to this dream that Im going to make that 8:45am standby to get me in early....but know thats probably not happening ((sighhh))
Cant wait to meet you & share in a vodka hangover together lol
I SO wish I was going, too!
Have a GREAT time!
i was just about to do a post like this :( oh heck, i'm doing one anyway!!
i'm soooooooo excited!!
-melissa
http://www.rockanddrool.com
sigh....I want a getaway....have fun!
You'll have so much fun you'll be planning your next getaway before you even leave Chicago!
AMEN! What?? You asked for it! ;o)
Good for you! You need to take a break and get away. I so wish I was going to BlogHer this year but unfortunately I won't be there to meet you. Have a blast, party hard and learn lots.
BTW I mentioned you in my latest blog post.
You SO do deserve it! Heck, I leave my spawn at least once a year for a few days and then send them off about 5 other days for overnights with the gmas! How you survived this long I have no idea.
I'm sure your dazzling them all........
Just read all of the posts about Blogher (we were on vacation - I got behind!), now I want to go! Sounds like too much fun :) I hope you are enjoying your well-deserved break!
cant wait to hear all about your trip!!!
you will be missed by the rugrats and your husband for sure. And your worth and value will be recognized! I hope you are having the time of your life! Maybe next year I'll try to go, haven't gotten up the nerve yet.
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