Lydee Central

Okay, so after being on the road for almost an hour (doubling my commute time), I had been happy to arrive safely at work. I had no idea just how much more thankful I was to become until my husband called me with "kid drama" . Apparently, our two sons were up & at 'em early this morning. He was finishing up his school work & was complaining to me that the boys were screaming. I don't know about other people, but if I were a child & I kne wmy parent was up & ignoring me, I'd scream too. Then my dh told me that our eldest son ran to pick out the Lucky Charms for breakfast (which, apparently in my dh's parenting book is a no-no. However, he is allowed to have them, any time of day, which is why they are in our home to begin with). I told him that if he had a problem that I was fully capable of his abilities as a grown man and a father to solve this situation. I told him I'd prefer it if he wouldn't ignore the boys when they are awake ,a...

I did not expect to come up to this again. 3.5 yrs of school (for him). me hanging in, an unexpected expectancy (BB #3), and everything in between. More on-line infidelity, more care for a co-student of similar interest, and all the while I just don't care anymore. I do not have enough energy for the theological bickering desires of a 28 year old college student, the ability to work full time in a revenue cycle analysis job, raise 2.5 children, provide benefits, write the thank - you's, keep up in shape, keep the house running, and oh yes, the ever present well-wishers who stand far off and say, "Take some time for you..." . I appreciate the thought, however sweet the idea, the reality is, if I took time off: I would not get paid, there would be no benefits for my husband & children, or myself, we would not be able to pay the bills, etc.. as my husband's part time , no taxes deducted before the end of the year paycheck go towards his degree. Not that he isn...