Thread: DH gone Halloween weekend

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Actually, he'll be gone for almost 2 weeks, with Halloween right smack in the middle of it.

I've already sent invites to our party on the 30th, so there's no canceling now. Luckily, I'm having it potluck style, so I don't feel overwhelmed as far as the kitchen goes. I just feel overwhelmed in general.

We've got an infant daughter, and it's hard for me to really accomplish anything when he's not here to help. She's not much on naps, and has discovered mobility. Now I'm wondering not only about how I'm going to get everything ready for the party, but also how I'm going to handle ToT on Sunday. I've got less than a week to get all of my projects finished, indoor decorations put up, and yard prepped for outdoor decorations.

"Aargh!" to all of the lame people that don't pay rent! We had some very nice plans, and now DH gets to fly across the country to go to court and make home repairs on our biggest weekend of the year. Okay, maybe my biggest weekend.

Sorry, I just needed to get that off of my chest. I'll get it done. Now I'm off to find recruits for task and baby delegation.

Ophelia

That really sucks. Prehap you could ask close friends for help??? Its a thought.

Sorry to hear about the bad timing, that really does stink!

Are there any Grandmoms/Granddads living close that you may be able to recruit for help for that weekend?

Good luck.... it sounds like you have your hands full

Hopefully the hubby will make it up to you!

No family up here for us. And, while we do have some friends, we've only been here just barely a year. Most of the people I know will likely be busy on the 31st, but I'm sure I can snag a couple of them in the days leading up to the party.

I'm just frustrated more than anything. I keep thinking I have all of this time to do stuff, but it just really isn't possible unless I can get a solid chunk of baby-free time, which DH does supply when he can. Some of that time is also spent taking care of mundane things and just getting a little alone time. It tends to eat it up fairly quickly! I also really miss the people in the town we used to live in that DH will get to see while he's there. I was really hoping I'd be able to go, but it's not feasible right now.

It just things like this that make me feel whiny and isolated.

I know I can get this all figured out and accomplished. My brain is just a few steps behind, is all. Thanks so much for the suggestions!

Ophelia