tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279092709472568501.post1583322874175780910..comments2022-03-27T09:42:07.057-05:00Comments on a wicked happy life: Monday Morning MommyChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00541785088428353355noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279092709472568501.post-82694222048558261082010-11-23T13:17:40.721-06:002010-11-23T13:17:40.721-06:00Oh Christy, you are learning the hard lessons of t...Oh Christy, you are learning the hard lessons of the bitter and the sweet. The sweet weekend of family home time...versus the (sometimes) bitter needs of existence. My mom worked outside the home for the entire time of my young childhood. By the time I reached middle school she was forced into medical retirement and almost full bed rest due to her Multiple Sclerosis. I feel for you all. I think you are doing a wonderful job of balancing things under the circumstances. Forgive me if I'm repeating myself, but if I can suggest that you continually let him know you do NOT want to leave but you have to right now. My mom never addressed this to me and for several of my young years (before I understood) I thought she just didn't want to be with me. If she would have just explained (over and over again, because it's my opinion that young children need repetition and CONSTANT reassurance that they are wanted and loved). I know I would have got it. even at age four and five. And some things that she did say didn't make sense to me until I was in my thirties (that's why I always say things over and over to my kids, even if they roll their eyes...it's going in the slow cooker of their subconscious to be pulled out like timeless treasures in later years of their life.). I've got to run now but I am putting you and your family in my prayers and best thoughts. Have a lovely Thanksgiving!<br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />x0x<br />P.S. Perhaps you can make a long term plan to be able to save/downsize/work at home/or??? so you can stay home? I know it's MUCH easier said than done, but maybe research it, you never know! x0xTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.com