Being a single parent is......EXHAUSTING!

Back in January, Mr. J was asked to be on a team on a new project. It meant he would work A LOT and be in Chicago EVERY week!! He just finished his 5th week in Chicago and I feel I need a vacation to overcome the demands of being a single parent. I have come to realize there really isn't that much to be concerned about other then keeping the girls safe, teaching to share and be nice. I have enlisted them to help me around the house. They hang up their clothes, put their clothes in the dresser, make their beds, check the mail, etc. Miss L even wanted to make dinner one night. The meal of her choice...chicken nuggets, green beans, and pasta, of course. She did a really great job and had a HUGE smile on her face from her accomplishment! It was a moment of pride for me! Miss E can somehow since when I am down. She comes up behind me, puts her arms around my neck and says, "It's okay, Momma!"

The struggles and demands that have to be made while Mr. J is home, makes it worth it when he comes home at the end of every week. We know that this is only short term and there is an end in site.