My kids have been on vacation with their father in the northeast for a week and there’s one week left to go. I’ve had a hard time being without them. You’d think I’d be thrilled and make the most of my alone time and appreciate the quiet, right? Ugh. Kinda.
I have enjoyed spending the week in the Keys with Captain. Snorkeling, biking, walking, reading, etc. Alone time with him. We rarely get uninterrupted time so it’s been fantastic. But holy hell is it a quiet life without kids! Too quiet.
I have the summer off and spend loads of time with the kids. So having them gone for so long is rough. And not just because I enjoy them but also because I am neurotic and worry endlessly about their safety while they’re gone. I hate to even put it into words but I have nightmares about kidnappings, trafficking, drownings, car accidents, etc. I try to keep it under control and not be crazy… but man. I’m crazy.
I am not crazy enough to not recognize that I’m lucky they have a father that’s involved. His new girlfriend is with them and she’s been fantastic keeping watch and updating me about them. And at 6 and 9 years old, my kids are very fortunate to visit New England and family all along the northeast US. All good stuff.
So I’m just having a moment. One of those self pitying moments where I hate what comes with divorce with young kids.
On another note, I have realized that I need (A) some other teacher friends that are chilling this summer or (B) unemployed and adventurous wealthy friends, to hang with while Captain is out working. Day drinking is no fun alone. (I kid. Kinda. But, seriously, any volunteers?! 😜)
On a positive note, Captain and I will take a road trip tomorrow! We’re going to drive up to Charleston with several stops along the way. Lots of good eats! I’m currently working on my southern drawl. Saying “reckon” just doesn’t sound right yet with my Miami accent. I’ll get it!
xo
Athena
You also have to say “y’all” and you have to say “yonder”as in “over yonder” rather than “over there”.
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Lol! Thanks! “Y’all” I got. The yonder though… that’s not as natural for me. Lol!
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By the way, which is your page? I can’t click on your name to go to your site. 😦 xo
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Nice! Enjoy Charleston. Have a bowl or two of she-crab soup for me!! 😊😊
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Oh heck yeah! I’m on it!! 😉
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Perfect! That’s some of my old stomping grounds from way back. Love the low country. Have a great time. 🙂
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I’m sure it is hard, but hopefully you can keep your mind in the positive. It’s important for you to get time alone, take care of yourself, it’ll be a happy reunion later.
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Thanks, my friend. And that’s why this vacation is much needed! 😉 xo
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If they’re up here in Massachusetts they’re in for a washout-rain all week🙁
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😦 Sorry to hear your weather has been crappy. They were in Vermont yesterday and it was rainy. It seems the whole east.
Is it 1000 degrees for you as it has been for us in Miami? Because I’ll still take the cooler weather! Lol
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Today is only mid-70’s but it’s super humid. Is it humid in Miami, too?
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Humid and disgusting. Summer sucks. It rains every damn afternoon.
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Having a cordial relationship with the other woman is great! I don’t even have any way to contact my daughter’s stepdad :(. He’s obviously intimidated by dashing good looks :).
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Intimidated and pathetic, that dude. But hopefully he’s warmed up and been good to Sloane.
But yes, I like the gf and am grateful for that!!!
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Good as in not being mean to her, sure. Active and participating stepdad…..HAHAHAHHAHHAHA
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Argh….
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