Get to Get Going

There is just a lot going on right now. There is no other way to put it. You would think that managing two careers and the new Little Man's schedule would afford us a solid routine to work off of, but alas this is not the case. I learned very quickly this week how hard things are, although I admit the home life became much more fun.

Mommy went to Washington DC for a conference and the boys had three days alone together. Let me tell you know, as challenging as it is to keep a schedule that works for Parker, it was a blast. I found myself forcing an end to my "in-office" day, by leaving the building no later than 5:15 to be at daycare by 5:45. Since I normally don't leave the office until around 7:30, this posed problems in my normal routine. 

I have, however, become very skilled at managing calls in the car. Yesterday alone, I had three calls on my way to pick up Parker, two more with him in the car (I'm sure that's what made him fall asleep), and 3 more at home when mommy walked in the door from her DC trip.

Here is what I learned about being a single dad for three days:

1) There are no breaks. You stop when you pass out on the sofa watching recorded Deadliest Catch

2) Cleaning becomes a bigger priority than when it's just you. You couldn't tell by looking, but I cleaned the house twice before Jaimie got home, yet we were cleaning again this morning.

3) Guilt goes away. As bad as I feel leaving work so early each day, the minute I see him I lose all remorse.

4) Dad has two work days a day. I work until 5, spend time with Parker until he falls asleep around 9, then start my second day on the computer.

5) You can't get along without Mommy. OK, to be honest, you can. We had a lot of fun in the past three days. But, don't tell mommy that. Mommy has to feel that our world fell apart without her. So, shhh, don't say anything.