Daddy Weekend

19-21JAN07

Published on January 20, 2007 By pseudosoldier In Parenting

This is the first time I've seen my boys since I gave them back after Christmas. Contractually, that weekend was mine but I offered it to her because the boys missed their mother, and it didn't make much sense to give them back on a Wednesday afternoon just to take them away again on Friday.

I'm finding that I'm feeling more domestic while they're here. Areas of the apartment that were "good enough" for me aren't when they're around. I actually broke out the vacuum cleaner just now and got the areas of the carpet that didn't have piles of stuff stacked up on them. I've done some dishes, I'm doing more laundry (yes, I did laundry earlier this week, too, but probably wouldn't have this weekend if the boys weren't here).

And I'm going to bake a cake. That's just crazy.

Comments

TheSnowbear

on Jan 20, 2007

Ok.. when you're finished... I've got a great little apartment you can be domestic in, lol. I keep it up, but hey.. If you really enjoy being domestic...lol It's amamzing what we accept for ourselves, but won't if anyone else is around. I'm guilty as the next person..

Texas Wahine

on Jan 20, 2007

I can't imagine how much it must hurt to not get to have your boys with you all the time.

You sound like such an involved, loving daddy, though, and your boys are lucky to have you. Enjoy your weekend, Martha Stewart.

Locamama

on Jan 20, 2007

Have fun with the kiddos. The cake sounds yummy.

pseudosoldier

on Jan 20, 2007

I can't imagine how much it must hurt to not get to have your boys with you all the time.

I try not to think about it too much. I miss them a lot and sometimes it's even hard to ignore that feeling when they're here... it sometimes carries over from the other 12 days into the 2 I get to spend with them.

foreverserenity

on Jan 21, 2007

No, not crazy, you're just being a daddy! You've found your paternal instincts! I echo Tex' comment on how much it must hurt not to have them all the time. I'm seeing my brother through you right now on what he will be going through because he's separating from his wife soon. It sucks, but it's the best thing for the children. Your children are lucky to have a dad who cares so much. Good on you!

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