anyone have a pep talk on them? or a bottle of tequila?

thiswillbe

Holy crapoly I am having a ROUGH week. S is a million miles away (ok, well, not a *million* but Amman, Jordan is pretty darn far), so I'm on my own with the kiddos. Which by itself would be totally fine, but it is also THE WEEK of a HUGE work event for me. On Friday I am hosting a conference to present the results of a major once-a-decade research project I've been leading for the past few years. Not only am I hosting, but I also have to give an hour-long presentation about the project and results. ADD to that that I am in charge of a major media release this week and another major media release next week, and I'm DROWNING. Oh, and did I mention that the kiddos have been up from 3-5 AM every night this week?

At this point I'm pretty much just holding it together because I *have* to. I did schedule a babysitter for this evening because I have to work late. I'm thinking I'll use the last half hour of her time to just sit in my car alone and have a good cry.

tdmklm

((((((hugs))))))) If I were closer I'd offer to babysit so you could have some time. The other option is you can put the kiddos on a plane to Boston. Sorry this week has been rough...

2brides

I am so sorry! If I wasn't home solo with the kids tonight and tomorrow, I would totally come help out.  Hope the kids sleep through the night for you tonight.

 When does S come home?

ssg73

Hugs.  I am so sorry that things are so rough.  Can you get the babysitter to come more this week?  I would call in all my favors from friends and ask for some help.  I wish I were local too I would gladly take the kids for you.

seattlekari

Ditto the other ladies, I sure wish I were closer and could give you a break and a drink...or three. Sending lots of hugs your way and hoping for a better night's sleep for all tonight!!!

Alysia82

((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

 Just know that you will be able to make it past this week With success and confidence on your heart. Enjoy your cry in the car....but know that you are doing a great job.  

Amman, Jordan...A lot of people at my job have been going over there. I was emailed a picture of a gold toilet.  

Two*True

You can do this! I know I only had one child to raise, but when it was just me and her we had our rough weeks.  You will find your rhythm and things will start to click - I promise!  Make an extra pot of coffee and when you are at work, let work be just work.  The kiddos are well cared for during the day so take a break from being a mommy and put your energy into the work events.  It's not easy but you'll likely end up feeling less stressed about the work events.  Hang in there and if you need to call at 3am there is good chance I'll be awake too  

Two*True

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2moms2twins

it must just bee rough week week ... HERE TOO !!!!  Sorry and HUGS .. but you are fricken amazing and you can do it and you know YOU ARE DOING IT and you will KILL KILL This work presentation because YOU ARE THAT GOOD ...

OH and when you pass a MIRROR look in to it and SAY - YOU GOT THIS !! because you really do ... !!!!

hlke

I am simply going to post a sympathy "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" on your behalf.

 Deep breaths, and giving yourself permission to not be perfect at everything.  And I would definitely call in favors if possible, to give yourself a tiny bit of wiggle room.

mandykatie

I'm sorry this week is so sucky for you.  But just think- in a few short days this will all be behind you and your wife will be coming home!  Then you can get drunk

ball.and.chain

Ugh, so sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time.  At least you have lots of people thinking about you here!  Good luck with the conference and presentation.

thefamilyway904

That's a lot to have going on in a week! I hope you had a good evening tonight and that the babies sleep soundly through the night! Hang in there.

 

cookiemonster03

gah. you have EVERY RIGHT to forget to brush your teeth this week!!

 

ctbride08

one day at a time, one minute at a time.  You will get through this! ((hugs))

norika33

Wow, rough week! And of course those little ones aren't sleeping! Gaa! You got this, and ditto what everyone said- if I could grab those kids and give you a break I would!

thiswillbe

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You are all SO wonderful!

Things are already looking up: this morning, both kiddos were well enough to do without nebulizer treatments, and my bronchitis seems to be responding to the meds I'm taking. One more (big, huge, giant, scary) day to get through and my wifey will be home! Wahoo!!