Well, misery loves company. So, I'm looking for company! My husband deployed this past week and this is my first weekend alone with my kids (1, 3, and 5). It's rainy and cold and this is flat out depressing. How on earth do you pass time on the weekend? Please tell me I'm not alone.
Deep breath...
Re: Deployment and weekends alone
I feel for you. This is our last weekend alone. I have a two year old and have found a lot of different random things to be effective. I am a Stay at home and currently 8 months pregnant so ANYTHING helps.
I just started my son in a bowling league. It is quite affordable and it is an easy way to pass a morning.
Also, our local Barnes and Noble has a TON of free events. They do all sorts of costume reading times and stuff along those lines.
We live close to the beach so that is a great way to kill time. Even though it is starting to get chilly, he loves to go and play in the sand.
Lowes offers a build and grow workshop. I haven't been as my little on is too young for something like that but from what I hear, it can be quite fun for older kiddos.
Hope this helps.
Thoughts and Prayers for a quick and safe deployment.
Yes, weekends are the worst. I am a little over 4 months into deployment and have a 10 month old and 2 year old. Saturdays and Sundays drag...
I actually wrote a blog post about this very topic about a month into my deployment: Weekend Dread
Married 6/28/03
Kate ~ 7/3/09 *** Connor ~ 11/11/10
4 miscarriages: 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014
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No more TTC for us. We are done, and at peace, as a family of 4.
"Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.” — Charles Dickens
Do you have a local YMCA that has a childwatch? That is how I pass time so I don't go crazy when DH is away. My YMCA childwatch is great and all the ladies love my son. The kids can be in there for two hours and they do lots of activities with them. I get to workout for a little while, and then get a shower all by myself. I LOVE it.
Also, they have a military discount so I have my family membership at $60/month, can't beat it!