Myths of the Basket Life: You Get Used to Your Husband Being Away
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This week I have been by myself since Sunday evening. I realized in that time the thought that seems to pervade some people’s thinking. They subconscioulsy think that Joe being away is no big deal because we spend so much time apart during the season anyway. They sort of assume you become a pro at it and it no longer affects you. For me, this is definitely not the case.
Although I have learned how to manage be by myself a lot better over the years, it never becomes easy. I do enjoy having some extra time to get some different things done, but the truth of the matter is that the house is different without Joe around. He is the physical and spiritual leader for us all, and things just don’t flow the same without him. So I am glad he is due back in the next 30 minutes!
3 Comments
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Glad Joe is coming home and hopefully you will have some nice family time for the holiday. For us, it is a little different. With David’s travel and long hours, the kids don’t know what to do when he is around–they are really thrown for a loop. Of course, I love having him here, but they are so routine-driven, that his presence throws them off. Sad commentary really.
July 4th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Welcome home Joe! I think the situation is different for us, but probably because Kevin (and now me!) is gone for such an extended period of time.
July 5th, 2009 at 7:49 am
I think it can be different for wife and kids depending on the situation. We have gotten used to havin Joe away for 2-3 days every other week, so when a 5 day stretch comes, that is weird for us!