If you've read my bio in the left-hand column, this post is connected to the "stay sane" part. More specifically, my not doing such a good job of staying sane.
Today Janson started a four-week rotation in Milwaukee. Luckily he can stay here and make the 40 minute commute everyday. I have avoided thinking about the months he will be living out-of-state. It was a 16-hour work day for him today, and it looks like he has four-more weeks of that schedule. Most likely several more months of that schedule, give or take a few hours. I feel for him being gone so much and spending those hours being physically and mentally exhausted. I have been spoiled because he only worked three days out of the last two weeks. Today reality set in, and I did okay until 8:15pm when both girls had reached their limit, along with their mother. Somehow we made it through the first three years of podiatry school, but now the last and hardest stretch is beginning. If I look ahead even two weeks from now I am overwhelmed- I can only think about today and tomorrow. I think I will gain a deeper appreciation for the many single parents out there, along with the military moms.
As I spend more time at home and less with Janson or adults in general, this blog will become more valuable. So this post is basically a preamble for the posts to come. My goal is to watch for, or even deliberately produce, moments of laughter in my day... even for the simple reason of writing it down here for others to enjoy. Being a mother can be hilarious, and I'm glad I can stay home and experience the moments of laughter with my children.
6 comments:
We should start a "stay sane" support group- my days are just starting as well with John working on another island for the next three months! It's so nice when it's 8:15 and the kids are in bed though- then you can have some time to regain the sanity before your hubby walks in the door!
Hang in there! I know how you feel. Matt's clinical year was a crazy one. I felt like he was never around. What kept me going was that I knew it wouldn't ever get any worse than that. And, graduation is just around the corner! When Matt's schedule was insane, I lived to fulfill my child's needs and to fulfill my church calling and the time passed just a little bit faster.
Sorry, the comment above is from me. If forgot that I was logged in as Matt.
Hey home girl:) I agree with Londsey lets start a sane club. Who would have thought kids would be able to turn you into a crazy person!!! I thought I was a nice patient person before I had kids...lol...anyways. I think we all feel your pain. I think Heavenly father is the only one who can help you get through it all:) You can do it Lynn:) You go girl. this year will go soooooo fast. Yo uare awesome for supporting your family through this!! were all rooting for ya.:) love ya...mandy
come on over neighbor! luke and grace can run a muck and we can make cupcakes!! :) seriously, you're welcome any time you need a break. give us a holler. :)
I am wishing you were still coming out here with Janson... then you would at least have one round where you wouldn't be without him!! Oh well, one of these years we'll be able to see each other again!! :)
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