
It has taken me a while to post this because I had a hard time at first. I really didn't know how good I had it until he started school. Jarom worked 3 12 hour shifts a week and was home for 4 days. He helped me a ton with the girls and house work(Yes he is amazing). Then school started and I only see him on Sundays. I am used to him being gone now (but I still miss him) and have gotten into a routine with the girls, so single parenthood isn't too bad. He helps out when he can and I still get to go out at night to Enrichment and Girls Night Out! I also get help from my sweet visiting teachers who offer to take the girls so I can have alone time(Thank You). When Saige is in school Savannah and I go grocery shopping and run errands. All in All it has been a great learning and growing experience for our family and especially for me. Only 2 years and 3 months left! I am grateful for the opportunity to move out of state away from our families and friends, so we could become a stronger family even though I miss everyone in AZ.
Great post! I think it would be hard to have to change your schedule and have Jarom be gone all the time when you're so used to him being there. I'm glad you're doing good! It's awesome that he's liking school too.
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ReplyDeleteYou will be so glad when it is done! What troopers BOTH of you are! geez... That is a lot of dedication.
I know a couple people that are so glad that they moved away for awhile, too. Which you put into words perfectly. .. As for us- we are such home bodies.
OH, and that school picture is way too cute! I love it.
Stay strong & warm!
Saige's picture is Adorable!!! My school pictures never turned out that good!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that moving away helps you become a stronger immediate family. I'm glad things are going so well for you guys!
ReplyDeleteGreat school picture!
ReplyDeleteWow that must have been a tough adjustment but good for you for all making that big sacrifice. It's only temporary but it's hard not to live in the now. I'm glad you've found a routine that works for you and the girls. You're doing so good!
Saige is so CUTE! Colby is HUGE! I can barly carry him out to the car! His teeth crack me up. It's the Smith curse. ha ha ha...We are loving the apartment. Much more ROOM and no parents! It's the Best! My only regret is not doing it sooner! I think Colby is really loving it here too. and we are right by the new riverview in Mesa so thats nice cause we have evrything like 2 miles away from us. Hope you guys are coming down for Christmas so you can see it. Miss you all!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain Julee. I cannot wait till Brian is done next year and the single parenthood can end. But having Saige in school and sticking to a schedule will totally help. Your girls are so adorable.
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