Daddy-less Week

Today was a good Day #1 with Paul gone. Although I hate that I just came back from a mini-vacation just to see Paul go on his mini-work-vacation, I felt like I was back in my own element again today.

This morning, the kids and I went on a (probably) 2 mile long walk. The weather was great and it was nice not to have to plan an activity, but to just escape the house and walk! Towards the end, the kids were VERY tired, but it made for a peaceful transition into lunch and then naps. I probably didn't thank the kids enough for their obedience today, tomorrow I hope I can improve.

It was also nice to wake the kids up from nap, make dinner and plan my evening around whatever we wanted to do. Without the stress of work, or trying to "fit it all in" because mom works tomorrow night instead, I could relax. I think this week is going to be a deal breaker on whether I continue my job or not; I can work when the kids go to school, I like being able to enjoy our time together, as hectic and sometimes stressful as that may be.

I digress. As soon as we got back from the walk, I put Kennady in big girl underwear, figuring that since I will be single parenting them this week, I can put an extra effort into potty training this little Princess. I'm happy to report that while the gym daycare did NOT help me stay on top of her potty schedule, she, otherwise, was accident free! I PRAY that the desire to "go potty" will arise this week and manifest into a diaper-free Fritz household. Pray with me, it has been a long journey for her and for us ... I could care less anymore about the cost, I just want her to LIKE and WANT to go potty, I know she can do it, I just want HER to WANT to do it.

Oh the joy that accomplishment will bring!

While tonight will be lonely for Mommy, without Daddy, all in all, we did well today as the Fritz's minus "the biggest Fritz." Never do I want to get used to him being gone (deployments, TDY's or mini-work-vacations), but I am confident that we can survive and not go nuts while he is.

P.S. Meal planning week #2 was a fail, and #3 is showing itself one as well. Life just can't be normal for 2 seconds can it? Intentions are good and I hope to get back at it, and blog about it, soon!