Flying Solo

I have to pay homage to all the single moms who juggle work, kids, and all the responsibilities (not to mention trying to carve out a personal life) without the help and support of a spouse. I don't know how they do it. I've been flying solo for three days now, and I'm so ready for Clint to come home. And not just for his help--I miss him!

I can't fathom how a single mother does it. Maisey's been great recently. I think she's reaching milestones left and right. She's communicating feelings and thoughts so much more these days, which really helps me gauge her moods. She's much more cooperative, and some of the concepts I've been repeating for well over a year are finally sinking in (pick up your toys, put dishes in the sink, etc.) She's even able to and wants to do things for herself, which is such a help!

She misses Daddy something fierce though. Tonight she didn't want me to leave the room, because she was afraid I'd leave her. I had to comfort her that I was only going into the livingroom, that I'm still here for her. She doesn't like when Daddy leaves. What does a single mom tell her child?

Maybe it's difficult for me because I'm pregnant, and have a cold. At 7 1/2 months, I can barely walk a flight of steps without becoming winded, so the daily tasks of cleaning, laundry, cooking, and entertaining Maisey have become too much. Things begin to fall by the wayside, and I don't have the energy or free time even when Daddy comes home to catch up, or just let me rest. I can't imagine not being able to count on someone else for that kind of support.